as in disclosing
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 spilling
Danielle Fishel is spilling the secret behind looking and feeling her best.
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
The premise sees the town’s citizens coming around a campfire and spilling the beans on some of most terrifying deeds.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
Beulah picks up the story from there, spilling the colorful and ribald saga of how her family — originally named Sullivan, from Ireland — migrated west and got caught in the middle of the Texas revolution.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 12 June 2026
Core inflation ticked up just slightly, indicating that higher energy prices aren't spilling into other categories for now, aside from airfare, according to Daco.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 10 June 2026
For him and for a lot of artists and writers, seeing people experience your work in person—like being at a gallery opening with your own work on the walls and people spilling wine on it—is a kind of hell on earth.
—Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
Instead of sprawling commercial developments, visitors can listen to the sound of crashing waves and the occasional music spilling from beachside bars.
—Daria Bachmann, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Just like its name suggests, creeping phlox sprawls along garden walls, flower beds, container gardens, and raised gardens spilling into a lush, dense ground cover.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
That’s right, the famous sisters may have found the solution to keeping beverages cool while traveling, working out, or lounging by the pool (without spilling in the process).
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
The premise sees the town’s citizens coming around a campfire and spilling the beans on some of most terrifying deeds.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026
Beulah picks up the story from there, spilling the colorful and ribald saga of how her family — originally named Sullivan, from Ireland — migrated west and got caught in the middle of the Texas revolution.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 12 June 2026
Core inflation ticked up just slightly, indicating that higher energy prices aren't spilling into other categories for now, aside from airfare, according to Daco.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 10 June 2026
For him and for a lot of artists and writers, seeing people experience your work in person—like being at a gallery opening with your own work on the walls and people spilling wine on it—is a kind of hell on earth.
—Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
Instead of sprawling commercial developments, visitors can listen to the sound of crashing waves and the occasional music spilling from beachside bars.
—Daria Bachmann, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
Just like its name suggests, creeping phlox sprawls along garden walls, flower beds, container gardens, and raised gardens spilling into a lush, dense ground cover.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
That’s right, the famous sisters may have found the solution to keeping beverages cool while traveling, working out, or lounging by the pool (without spilling in the process).
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spilling
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Georgia’s medical board may not provide specific warnings, but medical boards in other states warn against clinicians who sell goods in their office without disclosing appropriate financial interests.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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In February, a federal judge said that the IRS broke the law by disclosing confidential taxpayer information to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, referring to the same 47,000 disclosures that TIGTA points out.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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His wife, Alicia Brown, posted a video on her verified Instagram page Sunday where she is seen crying while revealing what appears to be multiple stitches above and below her left eyebrow.—
Rodney Ho,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
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Don’t forget to scan the QR code on the accompanying postcard, revealing a custom road trip playlist that will send you off on your Rhode Island adventure with an indulgent mix of oldies and contemporary hits.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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The film also examines Tribeca’s role as a platform for discovering new talent and showcasing independent storytelling.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The best founders used capital strategically after discovering strategic fit and proving capability — not as a substitute for capability.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Since the disclosure and the Phans’ trial continuance, an independent review into the Middlesex DA’s handling of the case found that no attorneys were aware of the allegations against Quigley until immediately prior to telling the defense.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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Trump had a heated phone call with Netanyahu, telling him not to go through with those actions.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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Spielberg’s latest foray into alien matters stars Josh O’Connor as a rogue military security expert uncovering intel about the government’s suppression of alien interactions with Earth.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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Clean up your yard, making sure to use gloves, boots, and long sleeves before uncovering any areas where pests might be hidden.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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In 1994, games were scheduled in the mid-afternoon to suit European TV broadcasts, exposing fans to peak-sun temperatures across nine cities.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Studies in the 1960s and 1970s looked at how the spread of radio and television may have been exposing people to ideals about small families.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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“Spilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spilling. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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