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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
Whether your kids spilled cereal in the car or your dogs shed all over your brand new couch, this device can handle it all.
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Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Swollen by Helene, the nearby Nolichucky River spilled over its banks and around the hospital, which was built in a flood plain.
—CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Risk appetite spilled into speculative assets as well.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
As China’s climb with EVs continues, this knowhow has spilled over into other next-generation industries.
—Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Since then, tensions between the two have frequently spilled into the public eye, with Renner accusing Washington of being inconsistent in his involvement and provision for their child, especially when compared to his support of his wife.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Goodall had the gift of years—and the gift of patience—and over the decades her discoveries spilled forth.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
In dozens of cases, domestic disputes spilled into worship settings.
—James Densley, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2025
The gang violence has also spilled into neighboring South Africa.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Swollen by Helene, the nearby Nolichucky River spilled over its banks and around the hospital, which was built in a flood plain.
—CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
Risk appetite spilled into speculative assets as well.
—Benzinga, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
As China’s climb with EVs continues, this knowhow has spilled over into other next-generation industries.
—Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Since then, tensions between the two have frequently spilled into the public eye, with Renner accusing Washington of being inconsistent in his involvement and provision for their child, especially when compared to his support of his wife.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Goodall had the gift of years—and the gift of patience—and over the decades her discoveries spilled forth.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
In dozens of cases, domestic disputes spilled into worship settings.
—James Densley, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2025
The gang violence has also spilled into neighboring South Africa.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spilled
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Impact Social analyzed social media discussion about each candidate in the race, which revealed that Spanberger has a net sentiment of -28, while Earle-Sears’ sentiment is +18.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Though the network hasn't revealed its plans for the future of Welcome to Plathville, many fans wondered if Olivia's exit is a sign that its run has come to an end.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Oregon Department of Justice confirmed to Oregon Public Broadcasting and ProPublica the state’s role in the investigation, the existence of which Exeter has disclosed in securities filings.—
Tony Schick,
ProPublica,
3 Oct. 2025
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Who those witnesses are — and who is being investigated — have not been disclosed.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Spilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spilled. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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