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
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
The sense of dysfunction soon spilled into public view.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
What’s more, our top picks are designed to do everything from collect loose pet hair to tackle stains and spills with mopping technology.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
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Verb
The main level spills onto terraces and an infinity pool that seems to melt into the Mediterranean.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
The sense of dysfunction soon spilled into public view.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
One reviewer said that, after an unexpected coffee spill, the mattress pad kept their new mattress spotless.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
What’s more, our top picks are designed to do everything from collect loose pet hair to tackle stains and spills with mopping technology.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spill
Verb
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That line—now the opening line of the novel—revealed that this time travel story would be about how to begin again.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Advanced spectroscopy and simulations revealed why.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Chipotle and Cava both reported weaker sales this fall, blaming a slowdown among younger diners who are packing lunches instead.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The best types for fall feeding are those that have a lot of protein and fat packed inside of each bite.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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While not all spending or financial sources have been disclosed publicly, Democrats easily outspent a Republican campaign by as much as four-to-one.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Kelly did not disclose what structural engineering issues the building had, but said that the company's structural engineering firm informed Amazon of its error in a statement without elaborating.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There’s still plenty of time to tumble, which the Aggies did last season after a 7-1 start.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Dashaway eCT is actually the second Dashaway camper in Wheelhome's history, following the original all-electric tumble-expanding Dashaway pop-up trailer the company launched last decade.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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James Watson, who co-discovered the double-helix structure of DNA in 1953, has died at age 97.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Simply add your eligible Card to your Resy profile to book and discover Platinum Nights reservations near you, enrollment required.—
Harlan Vaughn,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Some years after defeating Ganon, Link and Zelda stumble across an underground tomb where the decrepit corpse of the villain’s human form, Ganondorf (played again by Critical Role’s Matt Mercer), is imprisoned.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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For so much of his career, though, he was defined by his stumbles in October.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The judge also noted she had not previously been told a mechanic had worked on the car, and also the government has given at least two different accounts of who approved the car’s removal to Maine.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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While many people might rush to see a doctor after such a discovery, Farrington put it off, telling herself that the lump would disappear naturally.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The slip-ons also have the brand’s signature sheepskin lining and suede exterior.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Lined with an ultra-soft, plush interior, these slip-ons will keep your feet warm and toasty all fall and winter long.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Spill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spill. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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