as in reveals
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 spills
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
But the director has more to work with than an on-the-field upset, the unfancied nation also having to contend with an exhausting trip across the Atlantic, temptations both romantic and financial, and a breakdown in team spirit that spills over into violence.
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Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
When local roads deteriorate into the resurfacing or reconstruction categories, the financial burden inevitably spills over onto the balance sheets of regional businesses.
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Mark Pittman,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Around the corner, sunlight spills across the wooden floors at Arcadia Books.
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Charles Usher,
Midwest Living,
10 June 2026
Otherwise, the charming village of Moltrasio—a jumble of ochre houses, a cooperative market, a couple of trattorie, a gelateria, and narrow streets that confound drivers—spills from the slopes of Mount Bisbino to the lake.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
After sunset, a taste of Dalmatian cuisine is a must at Kornat (for traditional presentations of fresh seafood and other local staples) or Labrax Fish and Wine Bar (for an innovative approach and outdoor seating that spills onto a square).
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Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
The said, if something spills in your trash can, Murphy recommends cleaning it immediately instead of waiting.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
24 May 2026
Speaking of Rue, she’s turned to Ali (Colman Domingo) for guidance when Lexie doesn’t prove to be very helpful — or really even believe her — after Rue spills the truth about working for Laurie and Alamo and aiding the federal agents.
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Katie Campione,
Deadline,
24 May 2026
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
Stains on white quartz countertops can be avoided by using protective surfaces like cutting boards and by cleaning up spills immediately.
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Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 June 2026
If a mess does happen, clean up spills or messy bakes early so that grime and grease don’t build up.
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Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
These are also machine washable, meaning despite coffee spills and the general wear and tear of a fitful sleeper, these can be properly cleaned in the wash.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
Clean up food spills and ensure food is stored properly.
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Eva Flowe
june 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
If that’s now one of your aspirations, this Bissell powerhouse works on both dry and wet spills.
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Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
The Samba sneaker’s high-traction rubber outsole makes hard seltzer spills underfoot a nonissue.
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
No bulky bottles or spills, portable liquid mouthwash sticks are great for travel and commuting.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
Verb
Grief has always been at the core of the French Cuban twin duo’s work, but joy spills over in the rumbling electronic-R&B production, dramatic strings, and exultant hand percussion of Offering, their first album as independent artists.
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Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
But the director has more to work with than an on-the-field upset, the unfancied nation also having to contend with an exhausting trip across the Atlantic, temptations both romantic and financial, and a breakdown in team spirit that spills over into violence.
—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
When local roads deteriorate into the resurfacing or reconstruction categories, the financial burden inevitably spills over onto the balance sheets of regional businesses.
—
Mark Pittman,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Around the corner, sunlight spills across the wooden floors at Arcadia Books.
—
Charles Usher,
Midwest Living,
10 June 2026
Otherwise, the charming village of Moltrasio—a jumble of ochre houses, a cooperative market, a couple of trattorie, a gelateria, and narrow streets that confound drivers—spills from the slopes of Mount Bisbino to the lake.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
After sunset, a taste of Dalmatian cuisine is a must at Kornat (for traditional presentations of fresh seafood and other local staples) or Labrax Fish and Wine Bar (for an innovative approach and outdoor seating that spills onto a square).
—
Elizabeth Rhodes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
The said, if something spills in your trash can, Murphy recommends cleaning it immediately instead of waiting.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
24 May 2026
Speaking of Rue, she’s turned to Ali (Colman Domingo) for guidance when Lexie doesn’t prove to be very helpful — or really even believe her — after Rue spills the truth about working for Laurie and Alamo and aiding the federal agents.
—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
24 May 2026
Noun
Most notably, though, is its easy-to-clean material, which one flight attendant appreciates when up against dirty baggage claims and surprise spills.
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Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
Stains on white quartz countertops can be avoided by using protective surfaces like cutting boards and by cleaning up spills immediately.
—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 June 2026
If a mess does happen, clean up spills or messy bakes early so that grime and grease don’t build up.
—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
These are also machine washable, meaning despite coffee spills and the general wear and tear of a fitful sleeper, these can be properly cleaned in the wash.
—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
Clean up food spills and ensure food is stored properly.
—
Eva Flowe
june 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
If that’s now one of your aspirations, this Bissell powerhouse works on both dry and wet spills.
—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
The Samba sneaker’s high-traction rubber outsole makes hard seltzer spills underfoot a nonissue.
—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
No bulky bottles or spills, portable liquid mouthwash sticks are great for travel and commuting.
—
ABC News,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spills
Verb
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The Public Policy Institute of California reveals that people who participated in college courses while at CDCR are 31% more likely to secure jobs after release.
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Michelle Obama reveals the 'perfect' date night A perfect date night for the Obamas looks like fine dining paired with intellectually stimulating conversation.
Noun
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There’s the famous falls, the honeymoon hotels and a viticultural focus on ice wine—a syrupy elixir produced in frigid temperatures (how Canadian).
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Still, twenty-nine people have died up there in the past two decades, often from falls.
Verb
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Additional information about the process is expected to be revealed when the operator discloses its second quarter earnings on the morning of July 23.
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Neither the nonprofit nor the PAC discloses the identities or locations of the donors financing the campaign.
Noun
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But the recent stumbles for SpaceX’s stock and for AI stocks broadly may be a signal of less appetite for big AI stocks among investors.
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But the recent stumbles for SpaceX’s stock and for AI stocks broadly may be a signal of less appetite for big AI stocks among investors.
Verb
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As the two form a close bond, Laila discovers there's some weird business going on within the house that threatens both of them.
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Despite the hotel being burned to the ground, Enola discovers both a war medal and a friend — Mikiel Mizzi (Azzopardi).
Noun
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This highly competent, obsessive duo tumbles into a self-destructive cat-and-mouse dynamic — but who’s the cat and who’s the mouse?
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Topline OpenAI is now leaning toward delaying its public debut from later this year to next year, unnamed sources told The New York Times, as Elon Musk’s SpaceX stock tumbles after its record IPO and the public tech market slumps more broadly.
Verb
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As the film tells it, her poses — sometimes casual, sometimes intense, always impressive — caught the eye of fellow climber Ivan Beerkus, and the two soon began collaborating.
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David Martin, who leads the global people and organization practice at BCG, tells Fortune that too many companies are focused on one-hour training sessions, half-day bootcamps, and other classic learning and development programs.
Verb
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The investigation uncovers a decades-old love affair, revealing that the person Grandma had been exchanging letters with for half a century via the traditional qiaopi system was a complete stranger.
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As her historically Black neighborhood is rapidly gentrified and her neighbors mysteriously disappear, Sydney uncovers a sinister conspiracy.
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