spilled

variants also spilt
past tense of spill

Example Sentences

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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. 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
Verb
  • Before the judges revealed their scores, Leavitt told cohost Julianne Hough that her sole goal in week 6 was to redeem her week 5 stumble during a soulful contemporary routine dedicated to her husband.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
  • On Wednesday, however, senior Chiefs reporter Matt McMullen revealed another wild stat that sheds a whole new light on Kansas City's dominance this season.
    Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • How much each team earns through revenue sharing is also not typically disclosed.
    Evan Drellich, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • 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 29 Oct. 2025.

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