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
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
When engagement is high, that energy spills outward, fueling better customer service, stronger brand loyalty and even helping companies avoid PR nightmares.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Fall Block Party at Hotel Dryce Enjoy a night filled with cocktails, food pop-ups from GUSTOS and La Pasadita, and an art vendor market that spills into the street.
—Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
When life spills into work—like a hungry 12-year-old—respond with grace, not shame.
—Shikha Bajaj, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, The Canteen is the town’s (dog-friendly) haven for lobster rolls, frozen rosé, and crispy Brussels sprouts, best enjoyed in the backyard that spills right onto the beach.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Bronstein says the lines between reality and what appears to be reality are blurred as bragging spills over to personal lives and work, projecting, exaggerating and competing for attention.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
This double-wide camp chair is quilted and comfortable, with durable 600D polyester fabric that holds up to weather, spills, and even a slobbery dog (or two) climbing aboard.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
The drink was kept as far away from her as possible to prevent spills.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Also, my mother is a chemist who once drove a mobile lab around Canada testing oil spills.
—Maria Reva
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Oil spills can be especially damaging in freshwater environments, such as Lake Superior.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Furnishings are intentionally sturdy and swaddled in luxe but hardy fabrics to withstand spills and sandy paws.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
The southern Niger Delta region — the main production hub in Africa’s top crude oil exporter — has been hit by spills in recent decades, upending livelihoods that depend on farming and fishing.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
When engagement is high, that energy spills outward, fueling better customer service, stronger brand loyalty and even helping companies avoid PR nightmares.
—Alyshia Hull, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
Fall Block Party at Hotel Dryce Enjoy a night filled with cocktails, food pop-ups from GUSTOS and La Pasadita, and an art vendor market that spills into the street.
—Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
When life spills into work—like a hungry 12-year-old—respond with grace, not shame.
—Shikha Bajaj, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, The Canteen is the town’s (dog-friendly) haven for lobster rolls, frozen rosé, and crispy Brussels sprouts, best enjoyed in the backyard that spills right onto the beach.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
Give the interior a quick wipe, including the ceiling of the oven, to clean up spills and grease spatters.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Bronstein says the lines between reality and what appears to be reality are blurred as bragging spills over to personal lives and work, projecting, exaggerating and competing for attention.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
This double-wide camp chair is quilted and comfortable, with durable 600D polyester fabric that holds up to weather, spills, and even a slobbery dog (or two) climbing aboard.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
The drink was kept as far away from her as possible to prevent spills.
—Starr Bowenbank, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Also, my mother is a chemist who once drove a mobile lab around Canada testing oil spills.
—Maria Reva
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Oil spills can be especially damaging in freshwater environments, such as Lake Superior.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Furnishings are intentionally sturdy and swaddled in luxe but hardy fabrics to withstand spills and sandy paws.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
The southern Niger Delta region — the main production hub in Africa’s top crude oil exporter — has been hit by spills in recent decades, upending livelihoods that depend on farming and fishing.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spills
Verb
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This approach reveals new markets and business models centered on sustainability, wellness and regenerative practices.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Here, Simmons reveals his tips for better communication and offers an essential nugget of advice for young entrepreneurs.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These exercises are purpose-made to help users develop necessary skills while largely avoiding sliding, leading to fewer falls.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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For those taking multiple FRIDs, the risks were even higher, with 22% more total falls and 33% more injurious falls.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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So, for instance, if a buyer asks about flaws in an item and the seller discloses a stain or tear in a garment, the seller can see how that impacts the buyer’s offer.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Aug. 2025
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Jones also discloses in the series his Stage 4 cancer diagnosis in 2010 — and even that is part of the Jones-Johnson feud.—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Head coach Éric Chelle, tasked with steadying the ship after recent stumbles, kept his cards close.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Those early stumbles may have been a blessing in disguise.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Share Problems In Advance Proactively communicate a problem before the customer discovers it.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, Oliver is at the Caccimelio’s dry cleaning business after hours and discovers Nicky’s dead body hung up with all the clothing.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Water tumbles from cliffs like silk ribbons with Staubbach Falls drifting beside charming chalets trimmed in geraniums.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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In the Bahe River in central China, the slow-flowing water tumbles over stones and zigzags between towering hills.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In short, the new material can be thought of as a smart, rubbery material that tells you when it’s stressed out by literally changing color.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 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,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But Isabel's life gets upended when her sister unexpectedly dies — especially after Isabel uncovers her sibling's unfinished bucket list.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Their investigation plunges them into the shadowy corners of New York and beyond—where the trio uncovers a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and the mysterious residents of the Arconia.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Spills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spills. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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