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
Erin Jensen, USA Today, 11 July 2025
More Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images Even among Trump's closest allies, frustration spilled into public view.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 8 July 2025
How to clean fridge shelves Wipe up fresh spills and stains with a paper towel and some water.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 3 July 2025
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Verb
When Joanna Gaines arrived on the set of her new reality TV series, which transports three families on horse and buggy to the 1880s, tears spilled down her cheeks.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 11 July 2025
More Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images Even among Trump's closest allies, frustration spilled into public view.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Noun
Two Macomb County men pleaded no contest to misdemeanor hazardous waste crimes related to a February 2024 spill into Bear Creek in Warren that temporarily turned the creek a bright greenish-blue.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 8 July 2025
How to clean fridge shelves Wipe up fresh spills and stains with a paper towel and some water.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spill
Verb
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Testing reveals systematic therapy failures Against this complicated backdrop, systematic evaluation of the effects of AI therapy becomes particularly important.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 July 2025
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See the finds in Greece Off the coast of Greece, the Antikythera shipwreck continues to reveal its secrets, with recent excavations uncovering ancient sculptures and pottery.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Each fall, the George T. Stagg bourbon is released in limited quantities, aged for 15 to 19 years, and bottled at barrel proof (often above 120 proof).—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Boston Blue will air on Fridays at 10 p.m. ET this fall on CBS.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
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During the Liberty buyback process, Tripadvisor disclosed receiving multiple acquisition offers, and another bid from a strategic buyer surfaced in early 2025 at $18 to $19 per share.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
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Despite the risk, 14 states do not require that any information about flooding be disclosed to potential home buyers.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Post Malone took an unexpected tumble off the stage during a recent stop on his The Big Ass Stadium Tour — but didn’t miss a beat.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
2 July 2025
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This salad is a tumble of arugula and farro, studded with figs.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Leave behind New York’s stifling policies and discover a state where your ambition can soar.—
Mike Dunleavy,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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The observatory will also discover millions of new asteroids and comets, improving our understanding of the solar system and helping with planetary defense.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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But the stumble has become a reflection of the company’s broader turmoil.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
4 July 2025
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The latest stumble for Maryland men’s lacrosse was costly.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
5 May 2025
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The 21-year-old running back was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery (domestic) in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Saturday, July 12, the Fort Lauderdale Police Department told PEOPLE.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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An attorney told the Herald/Times her client was detained by federal immigration agents after a routine-check in at an ICE field office.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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It’s designed with 10 card slips, two ID slips, and four slip pockets sized for storing multiple passports.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 July 2025
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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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“Spill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spill. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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