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
Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Apr. 2026
Coffee spills from this morning.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
When Angie spills the smoothie accidentally, PAT’s floor absorbers are activated, and the mess literally disappears into the floorboards.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
At Turath, Arabic culture spills into the design of the store, as well as its pastries.
—Jenna Thompson
april 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
As dinner miraculously gets out, the tension in the galley spills over into the crew mess, where João, Jason, and Eddy sit in an uneasy silence.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
That spills over to his players.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
Breakfast and dinner are served at Mosaico, an elegant space that spills into the courtyard in warmer months.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026
At the Spa Café, sunlight spills across the tables as guests enjoy salads and teas.
—Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
Spot Clean Stains Address any visible stains from sweat, spills or other accidents.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Spot Clean Stains For sweat stains, urine or spills, blot the area with a clean cloth and a mild cleaning solution.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
There is also fear of potential oil spills.
—Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
And only about 25% of the oil was recovered, which is common for spills.
—Kristen Monsell, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
The super-absorbent top layer is designed to tackle spills while the waterproof back keeps your little one’s clothing dry.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
Equally important is addressing spills right away.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026
More spills polluted California’s beaches.
—Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
So when Irene returns, Billie deliberately spills something to make her exit.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Apr. 2026
Coffee spills from this morning.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
When Angie spills the smoothie accidentally, PAT’s floor absorbers are activated, and the mess literally disappears into the floorboards.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
At Turath, Arabic culture spills into the design of the store, as well as its pastries.
—Jenna Thompson
april 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
As dinner miraculously gets out, the tension in the galley spills over into the crew mess, where João, Jason, and Eddy sit in an uneasy silence.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
That spills over to his players.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
Breakfast and dinner are served at Mosaico, an elegant space that spills into the courtyard in warmer months.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026
At the Spa Café, sunlight spills across the tables as guests enjoy salads and teas.
—Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
Place an absorbent mat under a car known to be leaking grease to catch spills, and immediately clean up any spills that do occur.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
Spot Clean Stains Address any visible stains from sweat, spills or other accidents.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
Spot Clean Stains For sweat stains, urine or spills, blot the area with a clean cloth and a mild cleaning solution.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
There is also fear of potential oil spills.
—Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
And only about 25% of the oil was recovered, which is common for spills.
—Kristen Monsell, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
The super-absorbent top layer is designed to tackle spills while the waterproof back keeps your little one’s clothing dry.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
Equally important is addressing spills right away.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026
More spills polluted California’s beaches.
—Jeffrey Marlow, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spills
Verb
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AnnaLynne exclusively reveals to PEOPLE that the former rugby player, 38, proposed nearly four months ago at her Los Angeles home on Christmas Day, when they were surrounded by loved ones.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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The fictional Cabinet uses the Constitution’s 25th Amendment to force the Democratic President to undergo a physical examination, which reveals a brain tumor that was affecting his judgment and emotional state.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This bipartisan bill would expand access to falls prevention services by including a falls risk assessment provided by a physical or occupational therapist as part of Medicare beneficiaries’ annual wellness visit.—
Brian Frost,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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The most common type of mechanism involved a collision with a motor vehicle followed by falls from the bike or scooter.—
Dr. Jade Cobern,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Attorneys for Meta said the company discloses risks and makes efforts to weed out harmful content and experiences, while acknowledging that some bad material gets through its safety net.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Attorneys for Meta said the company discloses risks and makes efforts to weed out harmful content and experiences, while acknowledging that some bad material gets through its safety net.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Everyone hears for weeks about how improved the team is in spring training, and any stumbles out of the gate usually lead to serial harrumphing.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The stumbles provided ammunition to a bipartisan congressional rebellion that eventually led to overwhelming passage of a bill requiring release of all the files, although the DOJ has been slow to comply.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the everyday cowboy problems get intertwined with something more menacing — possibly supernatural — when Abbott discovers an ominous black void on his property.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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The clubs, the dad soon discovers, are able to hit golf balls farther than anyone ever has.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After a number of tumbles through the incoming crashing waves, Phan grabbed ahold of the shark's tail and fearlessly guided it back into the ocean, prompting cheers from onlookers.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Beneath the twists and tumbles of its plot, Reddick’s play is concerned with the people and communities that never profit when power seeks to increase itself — children, poor folks, Black folks.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In this book, Colbert tells the story of the ways people came to understand dinosaurs, the major discoveries that moved the field forward and the colorful characters behind the research.—
Steve Brusatte,
Scientific American,
16 Apr. 2026
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At a staff meeting before Chairwoman Park’s arrival, Josh tells club employees that new ownership means potential layoffs.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Mary Beard uncovers the spectacle of the Ancient Roman parade, the Roman Triumph.—
Mary Beard,
Big Think,
14 Apr. 2026
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The film follows a police officer investigating a death in the snowy Kyrgyz mountains, who uncovers a web of violent corruption in a remote former gold-mining town.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
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