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
Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Give any smudges or spills extra attention, rubbing in small circles until they are gone.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
The squeeze spills beyond work.
—Jennifer Moss, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
The sheep alien bangs its head on the glass in the nextdoor cell, startling Tootles, who falls over and spills the tray.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
If something spills, no problem—just pop it in the wash.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
And that spills over to the public, where the other (political) side is seen as a one-dimensional figure that is a threat.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
Zarutska, who had fled war-town Ukraine, grabs her neck as blood spills onto the floor.
—Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The homeowner’s suite, comprising a large bedroom, a sitting/dressing room, lots of closet space, and a bathroom with marble vanities, spills onto a deck overlooking the yard.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Such commitment spills into comprehensive training and apprenticeship programs, ensuring a steady pipeline of workers in critical sectors.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
Established under the Carter administration in 1980 and now largely funded through dedicated taxes reinstated by the Biden administration’s infrastructure law, the Superfund program is used for clearing up polluted land and handling environmental crises such as oil spills and natural disasters.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Wipe up spills and puddles, use a squeegee to remove excess water from showers and tubs, and dry damp towels and rugs.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
The cover is removable and washable, so don’t worry about hair, dirt, or debris accumulation nor spills or accidents.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
The water-resistant fabric protects the rest of your carry-on from spills, and the slim, structured design tucks neatly into your bag without wasting precious space.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
Our tester noted its reliable performance on both linoleum and tile, easily picking up a mix of dry debris and wet spills in a single pass.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Another protective measure for your bedscape is a mattress protector, which preserves the state of your mattress from any unwanted spills or stains.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
Verb
Evening light spills across the pollinator gardens—alive with bees, hummingbirds, and the occasional wandering chicken—before dissolving into the shimmer of the Mackinac Bridge.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Give any smudges or spills extra attention, rubbing in small circles until they are gone.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
The squeeze spills beyond work.
—Jennifer Moss, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
The sheep alien bangs its head on the glass in the nextdoor cell, startling Tootles, who falls over and spills the tray.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
If something spills, no problem—just pop it in the wash.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
And that spills over to the public, where the other (political) side is seen as a one-dimensional figure that is a threat.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
Zarutska, who had fled war-town Ukraine, grabs her neck as blood spills onto the floor.
—Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The homeowner’s suite, comprising a large bedroom, a sitting/dressing room, lots of closet space, and a bathroom with marble vanities, spills onto a deck overlooking the yard.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
This space by Bunsa Studio features a bold, abstract Svensk-Tenn pattern with a deep brown ground and vibrant pattern that easily hides spills and stains.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Such commitment spills into comprehensive training and apprenticeship programs, ensuring a steady pipeline of workers in critical sectors.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
Established under the Carter administration in 1980 and now largely funded through dedicated taxes reinstated by the Biden administration’s infrastructure law, the Superfund program is used for clearing up polluted land and handling environmental crises such as oil spills and natural disasters.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Wipe up spills and puddles, use a squeegee to remove excess water from showers and tubs, and dry damp towels and rugs.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
The cover is removable and washable, so don’t worry about hair, dirt, or debris accumulation nor spills or accidents.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
The water-resistant fabric protects the rest of your carry-on from spills, and the slim, structured design tucks neatly into your bag without wasting precious space.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
Our tester noted its reliable performance on both linoleum and tile, easily picking up a mix of dry debris and wet spills in a single pass.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Another protective measure for your bedscape is a mattress protector, which preserves the state of your mattress from any unwanted spills or stains.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spills
Verb
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The 2025 State of the World’s Girls report by global NGO Plan International reveals how these relationships leave girls vulnerable for the rest of their lives.—
Carlotta Dotto,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Bersten, 31, reveals he’s been pleased with the Dynasty actress’s work ethic in rehearsal despite the injuries plaguing her.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With Sandals Ocho Rios, Sandals Dunn’s River, and Sandals Royal Plantation, the highlight is a catamaran cruise that ends with the island’s most famous falls.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
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Among those over 85, the cohort at highest risk, death rates from falls jumped to 339 per 100,000 in 2023, from 92 per 100,000 in 1990.—
Paula Span,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Yet few companies offer support unless an employee discloses their situation.—
Jenn Tardy,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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The deal discloses an unusually large percentage of syndication ownership points, and if 10 episodes of the show had good ratings, then 90 more would be ordered.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, there were stumbles along the way.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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The album is not without some small stumbles.—
Juan J. Arroyo,
Rolling Stone,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Intruder by Freida McFadden When a hurricane bears down on her remote cabin, Casey discovers a bloodied, knife-wielding girl outside her window and reluctantly lets her in.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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The lake itself is featured as a pond in a particularly emotional scene, where Alex discovers Laura struggling in the water.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Within those questions is the greatness revealed when the image moves again, when charging Eagles safety Reed Blankenship lifts a hand to tip Mayfield’s fourth-quarter throw, when the flailing football tumbles into linebacker Jihaad Campbell’s arms near the pylon.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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According to Burlison, the video shows a high-speed object—presumably the missile—hitting the orb, which then deforms, tumbles, and sheds smaller fragments, one barely visible.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As Tom tells Robbie to put his gun down, the screen goes black.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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The percentage tells the public how much of the fire perimeter is believed to not go beyond the control lines.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Following one adoptee’s deeply personal search for her biological roots, the film uncovers the hidden history of Korean overseas adoption.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 Sep. 2025
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The campaign uncovers real attitudes and misconceptions by using custom messaging architecture and consumer testing, addressing everything from range confidence and cost concerns, to confusion around charging, incentives and total cost of ownership (TCO).—
Stacy Noblet,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Spills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spills. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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