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
Jon Haworth, ABC News, 5 June 2025
The frantic pace spilled into the second period as two minutes in Bennett’s second goal of the night and Panthers-record 12th of the postseason made it 3-1 and muted the home crowd ... for a minute.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
Ben Smith, semafor.com, 5 June 2025
The two leaders gave a media update Thursday morning from Harbor Mews Waterfront Park on the status of the ongoing response to the spill.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 5 June 2025
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Verb
Maryland leaders are expected to give an update early Thursday morning on the status of the ongoing response to the diesel fuel spill in Baltimore’s Harbor East where approximately 2,000 gallons of oil spilled in the harbor.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 5 June 2025
The frantic pace spilled into the second period as two minutes in Bennett’s second goal of the night and Panthers-record 12th of the postseason made it 3-1 and muted the home crowd ... for a minute.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
Noun
The doors lead to offices and SCIFs, and the decisions at some point spill into legislation and the economy and into people’s lives — a reality that, most days, keeps journalists in business.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 5 June 2025
The two leaders gave a media update Thursday morning from Harbor Mews Waterfront Park on the status of the ongoing response to the spill.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spill
Verb
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Stripes of baby blue, pink and white icing paint the transgender flag on the outside; cutting into the cake reveals the same pattern within.—
Sophie Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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The Justice Department budget summary also revealed plans to shutter the agency's Community Relations Service and eliminate all 56 of the office's positions.—
June 17,
CBS News,
17 June 2025
Noun
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In the current uncertainty, those universities with strategic partnerships across geographies will have students starting their education towards a US degree this fall, visa appointment times notwithstanding.—
Lydiah Kemunto Bosire,
semafor.com,
16 June 2025
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Set to close this fall, the agreement will see Bell join Fifth Season as investors in the Wild Cards, Late Bloomer and Beast Games producer.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 June 2025
Verb
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Those surprises can include the limited exemption amount, common misconceptions about asset types, the requirement to disclose the value of worldwide assets on their estate tax return, and other pitfalls that can complicate estate planning.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The lipstick was used to draw on the side of the Tesla Cybertruck, but what was drawn and the shade of lipstick were not disclosed in the news release.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
7 June 2025
Noun
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The Padres have caught breaks elsewhere in the National League The Braves’ tumble looks like a big gift.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Whether a medical issue contributed to that tumble isn’t clear.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2025
Verb
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First discovered: 5:52 p.m. June 8 Initial location: Placer County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Deerborne A new wildfire was reported today at 5:52 p.m. in Placer County.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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Witnesses and surveillance footage led discovering the man responsible had escaped into a next door building that was under construction.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Energy Guardian scored a dramatic knockdown in the first round, and despite a late stumble from Armored Mulan, Energy Guardian secured the win.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2025
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Ford started his speech by quipping about his recent stumble down the steps of Air Force One during a visit to Salzburg, Austria.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Our pro panel tells us that works out to about 1 ½ to 2 tablespoons of salt.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Her aunt would often call Valdes’ mom from Florida, telling her their family would be safer here.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
Noun
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The outlet reported that while the cause of the slip has not been identified, the peak wind gusts at 36 mph could have been a factor.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Something tells me those wary rascals spotted us and gave us the slip.—
Percy Brown,
Outdoor Life,
12 June 2025
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“Spill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spill. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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