as in to reveal
to make known (as information previously kept secret)
the actor's butler spilled the secret to a tabloid for $40,000
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Recent Examples of spill
Anya Leon, People.com, 18 June 2025
Those conflicts could also spill over into India’s neighborhood, as the ideological animus against Muslims exacerbates tensions with both Bangladesh and Pakistan.
—Ashley J. Tellis, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2025
Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
Pet fur, along with human hair, fleece and even laundry lint, can be donated to organizations like Matter of Trust and used to clean up waterways and oil spills.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 5 June 2025
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Verb
The family shared a rare shot together around Christmas 2024.
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Josh Brolin
At age 52, Josh Brolin became a dad of four, with wife Kathryn spilling her pregnancy news on Instagram on July 7, 2020 via a photo of herself posing with their young daughter Westlyn Reign.
—Anya Leon, People.com, 18 June 2025
Those conflicts could also spill over into India’s neighborhood, as the ideological animus against Muslims exacerbates tensions with both Bangladesh and Pakistan.
—Ashley J. Tellis, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2025
Noun
But the 2015 Refugio oil spill still looms large for many residents, galvanizing much opposition and concern about the project.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
Pet fur, along with human hair, fleece and even laundry lint, can be donated to organizations like Matter of Trust and used to clean up waterways and oil spills.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spill
Verb
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The offer doesn’t reveal what the potential costs would be for the roads, sewers, utilities and other amenities.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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And even before pulling away, first impressions of the GTO versus the 2+2 revealed an entirely new ballgame.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
Noun
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The problem is that last fall, for the third time since 2004, 60 Minutes attempted to fix the presidential election for the Democrats.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
28 June 2025
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Stith said the club hosted listening sessions with over 1,000 fans since last fall, and logo options with a bird of prey continually surfaced to the top.—
Michael Lycklama,
Idaho Statesman,
28 June 2025
Verb
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The vulnerabilities, both given a high-severity rating and earning four-figure bounty rewards for the researchers who discovered and disclosed them, could enable a successful attacker to execute arbitrary code on your device with all the consequences that can bring.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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The company did not disclose the amount or terms of the deal.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
Noun
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The coating also isn’t chip-resistant so a tumble might cause a scuff or two.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
19 June 2025
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The aftermath of Virginia’s clumsy tumble into a rose bed where her exposed cleavage is profusely pricked by thorns lasts for all of one scene.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
16 June 2025
Verb
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Once the connection between Edwards and Campbell was discovered, the rest of Bravo's plan came to light, according to authorities.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
20 June 2025
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Missing police sergeant discovered in extreme hoarding conditions after welfare check.—
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FOXNews.com,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Yet, what stood out wasn't just the stumble but his grace in facing it, right after.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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With 89 cents earnings per share (non-GAAP) expected in 2026 for a crazy rich forward valuation of 130 times, this company can't afford any stumbles.—
Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
17 June 2025
Verb
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In summer 2001, he was told to quickly pack his bags as the sheriff was coming to evict them.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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There is no single blueprint for what a sporting director should look like, but multiple sources have told The Athletic that Newcastle are leaning towards the architect model: someone to direct all football operations.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
Noun
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The Minimalist Ballerina With a Simple, Strappy Maxi For the ultimate minimalist, this black structured slip and white ballet flat pairing is excessively sleek.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
27 June 2025
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Front zip and back slip pockets plus a mesh zip interior provide ample room for necessities.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2025
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“Spill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spill. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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