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also spilt
as in revealed
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 spilled
The protests had started peaceably enough after workers spilled into the streets in mid-October to voice their frustration at the then-monthly floor wage of 8,000 Bangladeshi taka ($65), which had remained stagnant since 2018 despite soaring inflation and the rising cost of living.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
But the controversy has spilled into nearly every corner of New York’s civic life, from synagogue boards and dinner tables to political fundraisers and classrooms, as voters grapple with the broader meaning of his candidacy.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2025
But city officials have acknowledged of late that the drug use and crime has since spilled over into nearby neighborhoods, particularly the South End, which has been deemed a hot-spot area by the city and targeted for greater police enforcement.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
But in stoppage time, Miami was gifted a third goal when Jordi Alba crossed from the left and keeper Willis, colliding with defender Walker Zimmerman, spilled the ball right to Messi, who had the simplest of tap-ins.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
The Volve tipped onto its side, spilled plastic cargo into westbound lanes and caught fire.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
Next to the nonwoven ends sits a tray of unused beads, some of which have seemingly spilled over and were crushed into dust by footsteps.
—Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The scandal over them has spilled over into the governor’s race, where Democrat Abigail Spanberger has had to address it repeatedly.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
With all the foot traffic, dropped crumbs, and spilled cups of tea, rugs get dirty fast.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
But the controversy has spilled into nearly every corner of New York’s civic life, from synagogue boards and dinner tables to political fundraisers and classrooms, as voters grapple with the broader meaning of his candidacy.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2025
But city officials have acknowledged of late that the drug use and crime has since spilled over into nearby neighborhoods, particularly the South End, which has been deemed a hot-spot area by the city and targeted for greater police enforcement.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
But in stoppage time, Miami was gifted a third goal when Jordi Alba crossed from the left and keeper Willis, colliding with defender Walker Zimmerman, spilled the ball right to Messi, who had the simplest of tap-ins.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
The Volve tipped onto its side, spilled plastic cargo into westbound lanes and caught fire.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
Next to the nonwoven ends sits a tray of unused beads, some of which have seemingly spilled over and were crushed into dust by footsteps.
—Mario Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
The scandal over them has spilled over into the governor’s race, where Democrat Abigail Spanberger has had to address it repeatedly.
—Fortune Editors, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
With all the foot traffic, dropped crumbs, and spilled cups of tea, rugs get dirty fast.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spilled
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Though the serial killer in each installment of Scream is always revealed to be a different person, the phone voice has remained consistent since Jackson, now 65, took on the job back in 1996.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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The research team revealed that during the HTC process, iron was incorporated to impart magnetic properties to the resulting hydrochar, enabling post-treatment recovery using an external magnet.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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How much each team earns through revenue sharing is also not typically disclosed.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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So far, no information has been disclosed that clearly links the man charged with Kirk's killing to leftist groups or movements.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Spilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spilled. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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