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
Avery Schuyler Nunn, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
The man specifically targeted gas stations staffed by a single clerk, who his accomplice would lure away from the counter by asking about buying propane tanks, saying a credit card was stuck in a gas pump or spilling gasoline, prosecutors said.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2025
Cleaning up any spills or accidents as quickly as possible is also key.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
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Verb
One moment, the water is clear, golden light spilling through the canopy.
—Avery Schuyler Nunn, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
The man specifically targeted gas stations staffed by a single clerk, who his accomplice would lure away from the counter by asking about buying propane tanks, saying a credit card was stuck in a gas pump or spilling gasoline, prosecutors said.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
The explosion and ensuing spill killed 11 workers and leaked for 87 days.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2025
Cleaning up any spills or accidents as quickly as possible is also key.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spill
Verb
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By month’s end, the right path should reveal itself.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Belichick-Hudson interview reveals North Carolina may be headed for train wreck | Opinion Don’t let this ruin your beach trip!—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The fine texture provides a soft backdrop to summer blooming annuals and perennials and pairs beautifully with fall foliage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2025
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Downside: Their fall was so swift and messy that this might not be a quick turnaround — and, if the Rangers are bad again in 2025-26, a new coach might get swept out the door with GM Chris Drury.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The foundation then gave out $5 million grants to two political groups that do not have to disclose their donors.—
Kirby Wilson,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2025
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Ventura and Combs settled the lawsuit within a day without disclosing the terms and with Combs denying any wrongdoing.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Barclays shares took a steep tumble as the White House kicked off its trade war on April 2, but recovered thereafter and remain up more than 10% in the year to date — in sharp contrast to Swiss giant UBS, whose U.S. foothold and domestic concerns have led to a hemorrhage in stock value.—
Jenni Reid,Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
30 Apr. 2025
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With 2:57 to go, Josh Hart took a vicious tumble and Jalen Brunson hurt his right ankle.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Universities reported some students being forced to leave the United States immediately, in many cases after discovering their visas were canceled in the federal Student Exchange and Visitor Information System (SEVIS) or via an unexpected text or email.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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The Winner Costco Bakery Editors who participated in our taste test were surprised to discover how much grocery store bakery cakes truly varied—some had light and airy icing where others had rich buttercream, for example.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
Noun
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The aftermath will determine if this is a brief stumble for dollar dominance or evidence of a seismic shift in the global financial order.—
Erika Page,
Christian Science Monitor,
16 Apr. 2025
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Fortunately for the Knicks, Indiana’s stumble ensures their No. 3 seeding remains safe.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Buzzi died Thursday of complications from Alzheimer’s at her home near Forth Worth, Texas, her longtime rep, Mike Eisenstadt, told The Hollywood Reporter.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
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The administration is also reportedly considering a plan to eliminate the CDC's Division of HIV Prevention, sources told ABC News.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Others said the length of time a slip is used should not be a factor.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Apr. 2025
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What was everyone worried about? Back-to-back defeats to Aston Villa and Everton had seen Nuno Espirito Santo’s side slip into sixth place, outside of the Champions League qualification spots and into a slight mood of dismay.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Spill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spill. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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