Synonyms of spills

spills 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of spill

as in reveals

to make known (as information previously kept secret)

the actor's butler spilled the secret to a tabloid for $40,000

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reveals
• discloses
• discovers
• tells
• uncovers
• exposes
• leaks
• announces
• divulges
• shares
• brings to light
• bares
• unveils
• unmasks
• spills the beans (about)
• confides
• goes public (with)
• unbosoms
• lets on (about)
• uncloaks
• publishes
• confesses
• proclaims
• lets the cat out of the bag (about)
• posts
• declares
• betrays
• advertises
• acknowledges
• informs
• promulgates
• brings out
• imparts
• publicizes
• debunks
• blazes
• relates
• owns
• admits
• squeals
• unearths
• sounds
• blabs
• communicates
• shows up
• broadcasts
• talks
• unclothes
• gives away
• concedes
• undrapes
• avows
• smokes out
• disinters
• rakes up
• placards

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hides
• conceals
• covers (up)
• masks
• enshrouds
• camouflages
• shrouds
• veils
• disguises
• cloaks
• gilds
• varnishes
• obscures
• overshadows
• glosses (over)
• eclipses
• darkens
• shades
• clouds
• whitewashes
• beclouds
• overcasts
• bedims
• befogs

spills

2 of 2

noun

plural of spill

as in falls

the act of going down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily

she tripped over the toy and had a nasty spill on the stairs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• falls
• stumbles
• tumbles
• trips
• slips
• slides
• dives
• skids
• plunges
• pratfalls
• missteps
• headers
• descents
• free-falls

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spills

Verb

Seal granite to enhance stain resistance, blot spills immediately, and use coasters, trivets, and mats to prevent damage. — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026

Dip into the infinity-style Aqua Pool that seemingly spills right into the Mediterranean. — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Inside, sunlight spills onto the tables where embroiderers sit, their needles dancing in near silence across stretches of fabric. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 30 July 2026

Amanoi isn’t new, but this nearly perfect coastal hotel spills down the side of a mountain in a remote national park in Vietnam and continues to stun at every turn. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

When Mexico wins, and does so with authority at a World Cup, the party spills into the streets. — Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 1 July 2026

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. — 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

Around the corner, sunlight spills across the wooden floors at Arcadia Books. — Charles Usher, Midwest Living, 10 June 2026

Noun

Food spills usually require soap and water, not harsh chemicals that may pose health risks. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

Pluribus has proven an awards juggernaut — wine spills be damned. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026

Steam cleaning works best for fresh spills and light messes, making cleanup easier. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026

It’s crafted from durable nylon that keeps your belongings dry in case of accidental spills or light showers and features RFID-blocking card pockets to protect your identity from digital theft. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026

Even the thesis-paper title spills into dangerous, hormonal territory. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026

And the entire bag is secured with a magnetic closure that prevents spills. — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

Preventing oil spills has been shown to be far more economically viable than expensive cleanups. — Morgan Simon, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Some teachers recommend doing it weekly to catch missing work, spills from leaky water bottles and accumulating crumbs. — Cheyanne Mumphrey, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026