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
Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
In the north, the Boko Haram insurgency spills over from neighboring Nigeria, with armed groups routinely attacking border towns.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
As its software spills into more areas of online life, OpenAI is shelling out billions to become a leading player in the physical infrastructure for the AI future.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Evening light spills across the pollinator gardens—alive with bees, hummingbirds, and the occasional wandering chicken—before dissolving into the shimmer of the Mackinac Bridge.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Give any smudges or spills extra attention, rubbing in small circles until they are gone.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
The sheep alien bangs its head on the glass in the nextdoor cell, startling Tootles, who falls over and spills the tray.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
If something spills, no problem—just pop it in the wash.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
The tablet is highly absorbent, helping hold menstrual blood in place and reduce spills, which is one of the biggest challenges users face when removing menstrual cups.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
Picture a proliferating mound that spreads or spills or drapes down and around and is covered with probably a thousand miniature pinkish-white daisies.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
The blankets have waterproof inner linings to protect against spills, preventing liquid from leaking onto the surface underneath.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
On sale for $14, this hanging toiletry bag is big enough to hold all of your skincare, haircare, and makeup essentials while protecting your clothes from accidental spills.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Even better, this one doubles as a mop when need be, so errant spills and smears are handled swiftly.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
It’s been great at tackling minor spills on my multi-colored carpets as well as spot cleaning high-pile carpets just like before.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
That means any spills will stay in the water for longer, wreaking more damage.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
Out on the Indian Head Hills that Lee didn’t believe existed, the simmering tension between them spills into violence that’s played for humor.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
In the north, the Boko Haram insurgency spills over from neighboring Nigeria, with armed groups routinely attacking border towns.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
As its software spills into more areas of online life, OpenAI is shelling out billions to become a leading player in the physical infrastructure for the AI future.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Evening light spills across the pollinator gardens—alive with bees, hummingbirds, and the occasional wandering chicken—before dissolving into the shimmer of the Mackinac Bridge.
—Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Give any smudges or spills extra attention, rubbing in small circles until they are gone.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
The sheep alien bangs its head on the glass in the nextdoor cell, startling Tootles, who falls over and spills the tray.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
If something spills, no problem—just pop it in the wash.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
For large spills, first blot up excess oil or grease with paper towels.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
The tablet is highly absorbent, helping hold menstrual blood in place and reduce spills, which is one of the biggest challenges users face when removing menstrual cups.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
Picture a proliferating mound that spreads or spills or drapes down and around and is covered with probably a thousand miniature pinkish-white daisies.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 11 Oct. 2025
The blankets have waterproof inner linings to protect against spills, preventing liquid from leaking onto the surface underneath.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
On sale for $14, this hanging toiletry bag is big enough to hold all of your skincare, haircare, and makeup essentials while protecting your clothes from accidental spills.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Even better, this one doubles as a mop when need be, so errant spills and smears are handled swiftly.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
It’s been great at tackling minor spills on my multi-colored carpets as well as spot cleaning high-pile carpets just like before.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
That means any spills will stay in the water for longer, wreaking more damage.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spills
Verb
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The Environmental Working Group (EWG)'s Tap Water Database reveals the states with the highest numbers of contaminants across their drinking water systems, with some states having more than 150 contaminants in the water residents consume.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Feasibility under scrutiny Apart from the light pollution concerns, the physics of reflecting sunlight from orbit reveals major challenges to Reflect Orbital’s plan.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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High bone density may reduce the risk of fractures, especially in older adults, for whom even minor falls can lead to serious injuries.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
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More than 400 people have died while attempting to reach the summit of the mountain, due to avalanches, falls, exposure, frostbite, or other health problems related to the extreme conditions.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Yet few companies offer support unless an employee discloses their situation.—
Jenn Tardy,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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The deal discloses an unusually large percentage of syndication ownership points, and if 10 episodes of the show had good ratings, then 90 more would be ordered.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The confidence showed in Game 1 against the Dodgers, and the Brewers avoided the first-inning stumbles that vexed them against the Cubs.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
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However, there were stumbles along the way.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Through perseverance, the seed discovers the power of her roots, triggering a revolution that transforms her world and fulfills her dreams in an unexpected way.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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By the end of the movie, which is far more upbeat than the Thomas Pynchon novel that inspired it, Bob discovers that the villainous Colonel Steven.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Within those questions is the greatness revealed when the image moves again, when charging Eagles safety Reed Blankenship lifts a hand to tip Mayfield’s fourth-quarter throw, when the flailing football tumbles into linebacker Jihaad Campbell’s arms near the pylon.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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According to Burlison, the video shows a high-speed object—presumably the missile—hitting the orb, which then deforms, tumbles, and sheds smaller fragments, one barely visible.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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,
13 Oct. 2025
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So if nothing else, history tells us to expect a good game between quite possibly the best the NFC has to offer against a team coming off five Super Bowl appearances in six years.—
Scott Chasen,
Kansas City Star,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But the hunt for the killer soon uncovers a plot far more sinister than anyone could have imagined, kicking off a race against time to save a city of millions.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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The campaign uncovers real attitudes and misconceptions by using custom messaging architecture and consumer testing, addressing everything from range confidence and cost concerns, to confusion around charging, incentives and total cost of ownership (TCO).—
Stacy Noblet,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Spills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spills. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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