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
Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
The two played Lucy and Desi's landlords, who often fought on the show — but those fights reportedly spilled into real life, too.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 10 May 2025
Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
Gently wipe the marble surface, taking care to focus on any areas that may have stains or spills.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 May 2025
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Verb
The conflict between Turkey and the PKK has spilled over into northern Iraq and northern Syria, with Turkey carrying out numerous incursions into the neighboring regions.
—Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
The two played Lucy and Desi's landlords, who often fought on the show — but those fights reportedly spilled into real life, too.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 10 May 2025
Noun
Fire officials said San Diego Fire-Rescue’s hazardous materials team was consulted as a precaution because the truck’s diesel fuel tanks had the potential to rupture, but no hazardous material spill was reported.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
Gently wipe the marble surface, taking care to focus on any areas that may have stains or spills.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 May 2025
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Verb
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The list also reveals the male and female names that are the most popular: Olivia and Emma ranked No. 1 and No. 2 for girls, and Liam and Noah ranked No. 1 and No. 2 for boys.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The Women’s Super League (WSL), the top level of women’s football in England, has revealed a rebrand for the 2025-26 season.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
Noun
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The Cowgirls faced the Razorbacks in an Oct. 24 fall exhibition game in Tulsa and won 6-0.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
12 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the almanac will release its fall outlook later this summer, continuing its role as a traditional guide for seasonal expectations across the country.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
Verb
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It was not disclosed whether the building had working smoke detectors, but Fire Chief Robert Cagann urged residents in the release to make sure home smoke alarms are working and escape plans made in case of an emergency.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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And that’s indeed already happening, probably in insidious ways that aren’t publicly disclosed.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Its delicate, cheerful blooms tumble over walls and sidewalks alike, filling them with tiny blossoms.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
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The search giant saw its share price tumble 9 percent when Eddy Cue, Apple senior vice president of services, took the stand.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Detectives also discovered a 13-year-old girl living in the home.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Aicha discovers that Ruby had been there with a man driving a Porsche Taycan Turbo.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
16 May 2025
Noun
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What was supposed to be a revenge tour has turned into a stumble out of the gate.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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In a rush to please shareholders, Apple made a rare stumble.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo told reporters she was caught off guard by the news, and has asked the prosecutor's office to ask the U.S. Department of Justice for more information.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Norman was allegedly dragged about a half-mile up the road before he was eventually ejected from the vehicle, the police told the outlets.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Jennifer Lopez says divorce from Ben Affleck was 'probably the hardest time of my life' The photos, which are not watermarked and show Lopez in an old Hollywood-style fur coat and white slip dress, remain up on her Instagram.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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The photos, which as of Tuesday remained on her Instagram and X with no visible watermark, show her in white fur coat and slip dress, clutching a Chanel purse.—
Julius Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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“Spill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spill. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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