SPILLS Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

spills 1 of 2

verb

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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

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spills

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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

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Verb

The roots of vertical dance – sometimes called aerial dance, though that term blends spills over into the circus world – go far back and across the ocean to France. —

John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2026 Encasing the entire property, from the street, past the 5,600 square-foot mansion and around those nice bushes, is a paved driveway that spills into a private cul-de-sac next to the garage. —

Joe Vardon, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026 The stone mat wraps around the faucet and acts as a splash guard, absorbing splashes and spills around the area. —

Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026 The luxury spills over into the bathrooms, featuring freestanding stone bathtubs, walk-in rain showers, and steam rooms. —

Harriet Compston, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026 Natural light streaming in through glass walls spills over a curved Vladimir Kagan sofa, as well as an Ado Chale coffee table that stretches out over a custom wool and silk rug by Fedora Design. —

Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026 Kelly Rippin spills the beans on her favorite Greater Cincinnati dishes. —

Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Jan. 2026 As the drama spills into the open, attention has turned to how Brooklyn’s siblings are responding. —

Anna Zucca, Vanity Fair, 28 Jan. 2026 When Flik accidentally spills the Offering, Hopper (Kevin Spacey) threatens the whole colony, and Flik fights back. —

David Faris, TheWeek, 27 Jan. 2026

Noun

Rivera recommends wiping it after use if spills occur and deep cleaning every month or two. —

Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026 Tips To Keep Your Stove Grates Clean Longer Clean up spills and messes as soon as the burner and grates have cooled to prevent a buildup of residue. —

Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026 The company drastically boosted oil production, but failed to properly maintain its equipment, resulting in oil spills and gas leaks. —

Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026 Plus, experts say the self-cleaning feature does effectively do the dirty work, turning hard-to-scrub spills into ashy scraps that are easy to wipe clean with a wet sponge. —

Jessica Elliott, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026 There have been thrills, spills, and Mariah Carey? —

Outside, 9 Feb. 2026 Inside, a sunlit great room lined with floor-to-ceiling glazing spills onto the terrace, anchored by a sculptural marble fireplace and custom bar. —

Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026 Previous spills in Flint River The headwaters of the Flint River, which flows south all the way to Florida, begin from seepage around the area of the Atlanta airport, meaning any contaminants from that area can reach the river more easily. —

Irene Wright, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026 Wipe spills immediately and thoroughly dry the surface after cleaning, as lingering moisture can cause new stains to form. —

Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026

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This reveals how the ice giant’s unusual magnetic field shapes spectacular auroras high above the planet’s clouds.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
This misplacement of priorities reveals a troubling pattern.

— DP Opinion, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026