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
During these times, the easiest way to help birds is to turn off unneeded lights at night and to close curtains or blinds to keep interior illumination from spilling outside.
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K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026
Without proper safeguards, rainfall and water irrigation flow easily into groundwater and into wells, while also spilling into rivers and streams that feed into public water systems.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
That contact caused the tractor-trailer to hit a guard rail and roll over, spilling its contents on the ground.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Emotions ran high among the dozens of people who came to the workshop, filling up the chamber before spilling over into the outside hallway and waiting area to watch on screens.
—Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
This wide trough planter would look stunning with trailing plants spilling over the sides.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
Pulling the grinds out without spilling them is nearly impossible, and some of the larger models are also very loud.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
At age 52, Josh Brolin became a dad of four, with wife Kathryn spilling her pregnancy news on Instagram on July 7, 2020 via a photo of herself posing with their young daughter Westlyn Reign.
—Anya Leon, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Perfect for making a statement when planting en masse, or spilling over a hanging basket or container.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2026
Without proper safeguards, rainfall and water irrigation flow easily into groundwater and into wells, while also spilling into rivers and streams that feed into public water systems.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
That contact caused the tractor-trailer to hit a guard rail and roll over, spilling its contents on the ground.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Emotions ran high among the dozens of people who came to the workshop, filling up the chamber before spilling over into the outside hallway and waiting area to watch on screens.
—Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
This wide trough planter would look stunning with trailing plants spilling over the sides.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
Pulling the grinds out without spilling them is nearly impossible, and some of the larger models are also very loud.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
At age 52, Josh Brolin became a dad of four, with wife Kathryn spilling her pregnancy news on Instagram on July 7, 2020 via a photo of herself posing with their young daughter Westlyn Reign.
—Anya Leon, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Perfect for making a statement when planting en masse, or spilling over a hanging basket or container.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spilling
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After disclosing a $500 million funding round that valued the company at $5 billion in October, Tempo formally launched in March.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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In general, disclosing AI use decreases trust and undermines legitimacy.—
Andras Molnar,
The Conversation,
20 Apr. 2026
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He was bound by nondisclosure agreements forbidding him from revealing classified or sensitive military information.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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In April 2026, CBS announced its fall schedule, revealing that hit shows like Matlock and Ghosts are being held until midseason for the 2026-2027 TV schedule.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Scientists are using Nvidia GPUs to examine the data and regularly discovering the oldest galaxies in the universe.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Digital Fossil Mining, besides discovering the beaks in the first place, enabled Iba’s team to observe very fine details of their structure.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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What Sam Hoffman built there became the city of Thornton — and a free public exhibit is now telling that story for the first time in a generation.—
Anna Alejo,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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But the sharper books are telling a slightly different story.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Against the backdrop of an island honeymoon, the two men clash and bicker before gradually uncovering an unexpected bond.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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Global financial officials warned at the IMF and World Bank spring meetings that advanced AI models—particularly Anthropic’s Claude Mythos—could pose systemic risks by rapidly uncovering and exploiting cyber vulnerabilities across banks and critical infrastructure.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The staff kept operations running under armed guard for nearly three weeks, exposing personnel to radiation doses well beyond the limits of their normal rotation schedules.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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During heavy rain, sewage can overflow into waterways, exposing people to toxic chemicals and harmful bacteria.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
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