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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The vineyards lie in the Canavese, on the sandy, pebbly slopes of the Ivrea morainic amphitheatre, a vast glacial relief north of Turin that spills into the provinces of Biella and Vercelli.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The tank fails and spills a total of about six to 7,000 gallons of very bad chemicals into the parking lot in that area.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
The said, if something spills in your trash can, Murphy recommends cleaning it immediately instead of waiting.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026
Speaking of Rue, she’s turned to Ali (Colman Domingo) for guidance when Lexie doesn’t prove to be very helpful — or really even believe her — after Rue spills the truth about working for Laurie and Alamo and aiding the federal agents.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 May 2026
Simultaneously, crews are preparing aggressive contingency plans in case the tank fails and spills liquid.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
The roughly 5,000-square-foot residence, with five bedrooms, spills onto sprawling waterfront terraces with a heated waterside swimming pool and private beach access.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
In Baltimore, Juneteenth spills across the city—into parks, galleries, kitchens, and waterfront blocks.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2026
Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
If a mess does happen, clean up spills or messy bakes early so that grime and grease don’t build up.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Food and drink A sense of upscale comfort and warm cultural convergence spills from turquoise antique doors from India that mark the entrance to Tillie’s, the inventive on-site restaurant helmed by Chef Andy Knudson.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
An ecology spills team is on site to evaluate the impact of the incident, department spokesperson Brittny Goodsell said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 27 May 2026
First of all, Russell Crowe just rolling out of a restaurant with what looks like drink spills all over his shirt rules.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Family road trips also create constant exposure to food crumbs, drink spills, pet hair, and everyday messes that are difficult to avoid on long drives.
—New Atlas, 26 May 2026
The old copy McCain bought in high school unraveled last year, marked by spills and wear.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Clean out the dishwasher's filter regularly, and thoroughly clean up any spills or food debris underneath the dishwasher.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 22 May 2026
Verb
Otherwise, the charming village of Moltrasio—a jumble of ochre houses, a cooperative market, a couple of trattorie, a gelateria, and narrow streets that confound drivers—spills from the slopes of Mount Bisbino to the lake.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The vineyards lie in the Canavese, on the sandy, pebbly slopes of the Ivrea morainic amphitheatre, a vast glacial relief north of Turin that spills into the provinces of Biella and Vercelli.
—Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The tank fails and spills a total of about six to 7,000 gallons of very bad chemicals into the parking lot in that area.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
The said, if something spills in your trash can, Murphy recommends cleaning it immediately instead of waiting.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026
Speaking of Rue, she’s turned to Ali (Colman Domingo) for guidance when Lexie doesn’t prove to be very helpful — or really even believe her — after Rue spills the truth about working for Laurie and Alamo and aiding the federal agents.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 May 2026
Simultaneously, crews are preparing aggressive contingency plans in case the tank fails and spills liquid.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
The roughly 5,000-square-foot residence, with five bedrooms, spills onto sprawling waterfront terraces with a heated waterside swimming pool and private beach access.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
In Baltimore, Juneteenth spills across the city—into parks, galleries, kitchens, and waterfront blocks.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2026
Noun
Flores checks for spills, then empties the mug back into the pot by hand and does it again — hundreds of times.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
If a mess does happen, clean up spills or messy bakes early so that grime and grease don’t build up.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
Food and drink A sense of upscale comfort and warm cultural convergence spills from turquoise antique doors from India that mark the entrance to Tillie’s, the inventive on-site restaurant helmed by Chef Andy Knudson.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
An ecology spills team is on site to evaluate the impact of the incident, department spokesperson Brittny Goodsell said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 27 May 2026
First of all, Russell Crowe just rolling out of a restaurant with what looks like drink spills all over his shirt rules.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Family road trips also create constant exposure to food crumbs, drink spills, pet hair, and everyday messes that are difficult to avoid on long drives.
—New Atlas, 26 May 2026
The old copy McCain bought in high school unraveled last year, marked by spills and wear.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Clean out the dishwasher's filter regularly, and thoroughly clean up any spills or food debris underneath the dishwasher.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spills
Verb
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Consumers want environments that actively support their health, wellbeing and longevity, the study reveals, leading to communities with preventative medicine facilities on site and personalized health protocols incorporated into the spaces.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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But in the front, a tie waist just barely reveals swim bottoms underneath, which provide ample coverage while walking around the pool or beach.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Over the years, many climbing injuries and deaths have occurred on the traverse between the high camp and Denali Pass, mainly resulting from unprotected falls, according to the park.—
Becky Bohrer,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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If falls happen at night during bathroom trips, consider a bedside commode.—
Adaira Landry,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Steyer spokesperson Kevin Liao said the campaign requires creators to follow all disclosure laws when contracting with the campaign and discloses payments in campaign filings.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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The first is standardized reporting that discloses trial funding, investigator payments, enrollment criteria and the rationale for site selection.—
Sukhun Kang,
The Conversation,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The recovery was marked by additional stumbles, reversing course on traffic checkpoints, tax relief for wildfire victims and the need for a single recovery chief.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Arteta and Arsenal have also had to withstand almighty pressure and a media that have feasted on every one of their stumbles.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Verb
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However, Jimmy discovers that Michael was secretly selling the voice and likeness of clients to AI companies without their consent and uses that revelation to blackmail him into stepping down.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Early in the movie, failed architect and failing furniture-store owner Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor) discovers a portal into a seemingly endless, unpopulated liminal space filled with distorted reproductions of real-world rooms, objects, and even whole neighborhoods.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
29 May 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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Netflix tells Variety the game will be updated daily throughout the World Cup with new challenges and features tied into the real events and results of the tournament.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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Navalny tells the story of Alexei Navalny, a Russian opposition leader whose poisoning by Putin operatives in August 2020 nearly killed him.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The investigation uncovers a decades-old love affair.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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At the center of the story is the youngest daughter, Marjorie, who uncovers a dark secret within the family and is forced to face the unsettling reality that sometimes lies carry more power than truth.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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