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
Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
The top-floor primary suite faces the water with a fireplace, a sitting area that spills onto a slender balcony, and a spectacular bathroom that turns bathing and grooming into a ceremony.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
When life spills into work—like a hungry 12-year-old—respond with grace, not shame.
—Shikha Bajaj, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Vaccine skepticism crisis spills over as students return to school.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, The Canteen is the town’s (dog-friendly) haven for lobster rolls, frozen rosé, and crispy Brussels sprouts, best enjoyed in the backyard that spills right onto the beach.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
Our Stars Tackle everyday messes and spills on your hard floors with this 2-in-1 Shark cordless vacuum cleaner.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The tip of the wave spills over and breaks into foam, or whitecap, releasing the excess energy.
—Francesco Fedele, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
Maria Reva
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Oil spills can be especially damaging in freshwater environments, such as Lake Superior.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Use a funnel to fill the feeder to avoid drips and spills on the exterior.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Furnishings are intentionally sturdy and swaddled in luxe but hardy fabrics to withstand spills and sandy paws.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
Other sources that lead to beach closures and advisories are harmful algal blooms − such as red tides − sewage, and chemical spills, according to the National Ocean Service.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
The southern Niger Delta region — the main production hub in Africa’s top crude oil exporter — has been hit by spills in recent decades, upending livelihoods that depend on farming and fishing.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The Italian suede can be wiped clean with a soft, dry cloth, and Quince recommends spot-cleaning spills or stains.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The interior is easy to wipe down in the instance that a toiletry product spills, and the two side pockets are the ideal size to store anything from a toothbrush to medicine bottles.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
Fall Block Party at Hotel Dryce Enjoy a night filled with cocktails, food pop-ups from GUSTOS and La Pasadita, and an art vendor market that spills into the street.
—Tiffani Jackson Skinner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
The top-floor primary suite faces the water with a fireplace, a sitting area that spills onto a slender balcony, and a spectacular bathroom that turns bathing and grooming into a ceremony.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
When life spills into work—like a hungry 12-year-old—respond with grace, not shame.
—Shikha Bajaj, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Vaccine skepticism crisis spills over as students return to school.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, The Canteen is the town’s (dog-friendly) haven for lobster rolls, frozen rosé, and crispy Brussels sprouts, best enjoyed in the backyard that spills right onto the beach.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
Our Stars Tackle everyday messes and spills on your hard floors with this 2-in-1 Shark cordless vacuum cleaner.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The tip of the wave spills over and breaks into foam, or whitecap, releasing the excess energy.
—Francesco Fedele, The Conversation, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
Also, my mother is a chemist who once drove a mobile lab around Canada testing oil spills.
—Maria Reva
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Oil spills can be especially damaging in freshwater environments, such as Lake Superior.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Use a funnel to fill the feeder to avoid drips and spills on the exterior.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Furnishings are intentionally sturdy and swaddled in luxe but hardy fabrics to withstand spills and sandy paws.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
Other sources that lead to beach closures and advisories are harmful algal blooms − such as red tides − sewage, and chemical spills, according to the National Ocean Service.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
The southern Niger Delta region — the main production hub in Africa’s top crude oil exporter — has been hit by spills in recent decades, upending livelihoods that depend on farming and fishing.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The Italian suede can be wiped clean with a soft, dry cloth, and Quince recommends spot-cleaning spills or stains.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The interior is easy to wipe down in the instance that a toiletry product spills, and the two side pockets are the ideal size to store anything from a toothbrush to medicine bottles.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spills
Verb
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This approach reveals new markets and business models centered on sustainability, wellness and regenerative practices.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Here, Simmons reveals his tips for better communication and offers an essential nugget of advice for young entrepreneurs.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The second series investigates deaths involving apparent falls from heights — examining whether victims were pushed from locations like balconies, cliffs and bridges.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Then, as evening falls, stroll along the canals or watch the sun melt into Øresund’s horizon—tracing wind turbines spinning in silhouette.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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So, for instance, if a buyer asks about flaws in an item and the seller discloses a stain or tear in a garment, the seller can see how that impacts the buyer’s offer.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Aug. 2025
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Jones also discloses in the series his Stage 4 cancer diagnosis in 2010 — and even that is part of the Jones-Johnson feud.—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Head coach Éric Chelle, tasked with steadying the ship after recent stumbles, kept his cards close.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Those early stumbles may have been a blessing in disguise.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In 1908, the university’s first female student discovers, through the lens of photography, sacred patterns of the universe hidden within the humblest of plants.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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There, however, Cervantes (Julio Peña) discovers his power of storytelling.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Water tumbles from cliffs like silk ribbons with Staubbach Falls drifting beside charming chalets trimmed in geraniums.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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In the Bahe River in central China, the slow-flowing water tumbles over stones and zigzags between towering hills.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
18 Aug. 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,
8 Sep. 2025
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The movie tells the true story of Joe Scaravella, played by actor-producer Vince Vaughn, his restaurant Enoteca Maria and its staff of nonnas.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Their investigation plunges them into the shadowy corners of New York and beyond—where the trio uncovers a dangerous web of secrets connecting powerful billionaires, old-school mobsters, and the mysterious residents of the Arconia.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Sep. 2025
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In Nexus Battles, these companions stand beside players as the story uncovers the mysteries of the protagonist’s past.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Spills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spills. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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