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
Camila Domonoske, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
County Road 22 runs through the Yolo Bypass and becomes submerged when water levels rise in the Sacramento River and the Fremont Weir spills into bypass to reduce flooding in Sacramento, according to the release.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Although oil spills from tankers have declined over the years, there are still enough of them to cause concern.
—New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026
Where to spot celebrities in Austin For all its badge-only access, SXSW still spills into the city.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
At the end of ski season in mid- to late April, Snow on the Beach is a quirky event where participants don beachwear and sprint across the thawing lake at the foot of the slopes before the whole thing spills into a splash party.
—Claire Sibonney, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
While many celebrities have turned their love for makeup and skin care into revenue-driving empires, Taylor Swift rarely spills the secrets of her beauty routine.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 23 Feb. 2026
But everything spills outside to a backyard full of boats and Jet Skis.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The primary bedroom—and most of the others—spills open to the pool terrace.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
Annika Hammerschlag, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
But outdoor rugs are bound to get dirty from foot traffic, pets, spills, leaves, and mildew.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
The lightweight nylon construction is durable and simple to wipe clean after inevitable spills or Florida rain showers, while exterior pockets keep a compact umbrella or water bottle within easy reach.
—Jacqueline Dole, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
If soft drink spills, melted ice cream, or cookie crumbs are not cleaned up, wasps will flock to eat it.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
The report says the state is following guidance to limit spills from the diesel tanks that could cause water pollution.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
South Carolina’s lieutenant governor is calling for accountability at the controversial Silfab Solar plant near Fort Mill as two chemical spills this week renewed concerns about hazardous materials at the site.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
Oil spills have a new whirlwind solution.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 27 Feb. 2026
This helps prevent accidental spills or leaks, which can create quite a mess in your luggage.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Analysts have warned that prices could top $100 a barrel if oil trade is disrupted for a prolonged period of time, or if the war spills over into neighboring countries and destroys oil infrastructure.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
County Road 22 runs through the Yolo Bypass and becomes submerged when water levels rise in the Sacramento River and the Fremont Weir spills into bypass to reduce flooding in Sacramento, according to the release.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Although oil spills from tankers have declined over the years, there are still enough of them to cause concern.
—New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026
Where to spot celebrities in Austin For all its badge-only access, SXSW still spills into the city.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 23 Feb. 2026
At the end of ski season in mid- to late April, Snow on the Beach is a quirky event where participants don beachwear and sprint across the thawing lake at the foot of the slopes before the whole thing spills into a splash party.
—Claire Sibonney, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
While many celebrities have turned their love for makeup and skin care into revenue-driving empires, Taylor Swift rarely spills the secrets of her beauty routine.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 23 Feb. 2026
But everything spills outside to a backyard full of boats and Jet Skis.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The primary bedroom—and most of the others—spills open to the pool terrace.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
At the same time, millions of barrels of crude oil were deliberately released into the Persian Gulf, creating one of the largest oil spills in history.
—Annika Hammerschlag, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
But outdoor rugs are bound to get dirty from foot traffic, pets, spills, leaves, and mildew.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
The lightweight nylon construction is durable and simple to wipe clean after inevitable spills or Florida rain showers, while exterior pockets keep a compact umbrella or water bottle within easy reach.
—Jacqueline Dole, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
If soft drink spills, melted ice cream, or cookie crumbs are not cleaned up, wasps will flock to eat it.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
The report says the state is following guidance to limit spills from the diesel tanks that could cause water pollution.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
South Carolina’s lieutenant governor is calling for accountability at the controversial Silfab Solar plant near Fort Mill as two chemical spills this week renewed concerns about hazardous materials at the site.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026
Oil spills have a new whirlwind solution.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 27 Feb. 2026
This helps prevent accidental spills or leaks, which can create quite a mess in your luggage.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spills
Verb
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Data from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education reveals fewer than half of third graders are proficient readers, falling 14 percentage points below 2019 levels.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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Plus visiting Greece in the off-season reveals handsome landscapes without the heat and crowds that summer can bring.—
Katie Silcox,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Strength training for seniors helps promote stronger bones and joints and can reduce the risk of injury, including hazardous falls.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The location for The 78 falls between the two stops.—
Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But no candidate from those regions garnered much support, according to the book, which discloses details of the cardinals' votes for the first time based on information from interviews with participating clerics.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
1 Mar. 2026
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The spokesperson went on to point out that their organization discloses funding from PhRMA and its other supporters on its website.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Some of the team's biggest stars saw dramatic stumbles.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
23 Feb. 2026
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Stoddard credited her team with helping her after the early stumbles.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When Grandpa Henry dies and Roman is tasked with cleaning out the house, Roman discovers even more secrets and becomes determined to piece them together.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
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Episode 5 is particularly riveting, as Sherlock discovers something significant about his childhood.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Slater is a virtuosic physical actor, and his evocation of the mime’s precision, silliness, and grace—the elastic faces, the acrobatic tumbles, the fingers that bloom into flowers, then wilt, then bloom again — is painstaking and loving in its observance.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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Bitcoin took one of its biggest tumbles yet.—
Rita Nazareth,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Phil Alden Robinson directed Kevin Costner to one of the most beloved performances of his career as an average Iowan who hears a voice that tells him to build a baseball field.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
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Jokic either fell or flopped — depending on who tells it — over the top of George four minutes into the game when the burgeoning Utah star tried the maneuver.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In a political thriller with intertwining story lines, the A-lister stars as a veteran CIA agent who uncovers an assassination plot in the Middle East.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps Sullivan uncovers a young diamond-in-the-rough who hasn’t received much of a chance but blossoms here.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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