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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
Abergel left the lengths loose, descending from the base of the twist like the tail of a ponytail, and styled them in soft waves that spilled down just past Kidman's shoulders.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
Amal Clooney’s hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos spilled the secret to the star’s rich-looking, high-shine hair.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
The country is also plagued by fighting involving Boko Haram militants in the north, as the Islamic extremist group’s insurgency in neighboring Nigeria has spilled over into Cameroon.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
The clip, captured during an April 4 game and posted by the espnW TikTok account, turned one woman’s practical parenting move into a debate that spilled from the press box to the comments section.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Some of that limelight has spilled onto purple sweet potatoes, with the two mistakenly lumped together as twin tubers.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 6 Apr. 2026
The bold rescue of the airman caught behind enemy lines is welcome news for the US leader who is facing increasing pressure over the war, which has sent energy prices soaring and spilled across the region.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
Last August, Ian McKellen spilled the beans at a fan convention that both Gandalf and Frodo would be returning in The Hunt For Gollum.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026
Love is questioned, commitment is challenged, blood is spilled.
—Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
Amal Clooney’s hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos spilled the secret to the star’s rich-looking, high-shine hair.
—Eva Thomas, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
The country is also plagued by fighting involving Boko Haram militants in the north, as the Islamic extremist group’s insurgency in neighboring Nigeria has spilled over into Cameroon.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
The clip, captured during an April 4 game and posted by the espnW TikTok account, turned one woman’s practical parenting move into a debate that spilled from the press box to the comments section.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Some of that limelight has spilled onto purple sweet potatoes, with the two mistakenly lumped together as twin tubers.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 6 Apr. 2026
The bold rescue of the airman caught behind enemy lines is welcome news for the US leader who is facing increasing pressure over the war, which has sent energy prices soaring and spilled across the region.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
Last August, Ian McKellen spilled the beans at a fan convention that both Gandalf and Frodo would be returning in The Hunt For Gollum.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026
Love is questioned, commitment is challenged, blood is spilled.
—Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spilled
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Text messages between Crowell and Spears allegedly revealed the man asked Crowell to bring marijuana to the apartment complex, which Crowell priced at $100, according to the affidavit.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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Winning Most Improved Player, the 26-year-old revealed Sunday, has been a personal goal of his since before the season began.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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Investigators reportedly discovered a handgun, the victim's cellphone and money in the area where the shooting happened.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Altman agreed to that demand, but in June, as the deal was closing, Amodei discovered that a provision granting Microsoft the power to block OpenAI from any mergers had been added.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The three rescue planes flew out of Iran to Kuwait, each just a short distance behind each other, the officials disclosed.—
Olivia Rinaldi,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Bassan said she was also inspired by actor Angelina Jolie, who disclosed her own preventive mastectomy in a 2013 column in The New York Times.—
Brett Kelman,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The fire uncovered relics from the past that were just below the surface.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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During the excavation, archaeologists uncovered remnants of an eastern wall, numerous structures, and interconnected rooms, along with a wealth of artifacts.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Apr. 2026
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Watching a prodigy embarrass the world over 72 holes was riveting; equally captivating is following the same person be exposed by life, hubris and ego.—
Mac Engel
April 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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At the time, advocates told WCCO the approach focuses on harm reduction and helping both communities and users stay safer while working toward recovery.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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China chip sector faces more disruption Washington’s various restrictions over the past few years have actually helped boost China’s domestic semiconductor industry, analysts told CNBC, with several companies reporting record revenues last year.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Spilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spilled. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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