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

Liang Manqi, known for geometric abstraction, presents an installation in which painting spills off the canvas and onto walls, floors and three-dimensional structures. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

The primary bedroom, with a massive marble fireplace, spills open to a private balcony, while the sleek bathroom is lined with heated floors. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026

The city feels theatrical and alive, with open-air theaters, cinemas, and a vibrant arts scene that spills into its streets. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

An easy filler that spills romantically over pathways, pollinator-friendly calamint blooms in a cloud of white from midsummer until the first hard frost. — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Aug. 2026

Take Coco’s, the Mediterranean restaurant that spills into a small courtyard. — Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026

So, when Obama leaves the room for a moment, David takes the opportunity to sneak a sip and accidentally spills the orange drink all over the president’s suit jacket, which was resting on a chair. — Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Aug. 2026

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

Noun

Plus, its rugged IPX7 waterproof casing easily withstands rain, spills, and outdoor grime, while the 5,200mAh battery delivers a full 24 hours of non-stop playback. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026

The travel bag has a roomy interior department designed to keep bottles upright to prevent spills on the go. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026

The two-story spread spills open to reveal a great room surrounded by walls of Nano glass that blur the boundary between indoors and out. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026

The sources of bioaccumulative substances that end up in the environment range from agricultural runoff and industrial pollution to oil tanker spills, vehicle exhaust, and landfill leakage. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026

But leaving a stone or steel in the bottom of your oven could subject it to unintentional splatters and spills. — Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026

Clean Up Sugary Spills Sugary drips and spills can harden and be tough to remove. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2026

Notable Mounds of garbage, potholed roads and sewage spills have pushed some voters to abandon their loyalty to the ANC, writes journalist Evaton West for AFP. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Although the brackish estuary’s health is improving somewhat — particularly in the Mosquito Lagoon — the entire system remains impaired by pollution, including from septic tanks and wastewater spills. — Molly Duerig, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026