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
Charles Usher, Midwest Living, 10 June 2026
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
After sunset, a taste of Dalmatian cuisine is a must at Kornat (for traditional presentations of fresh seafood and other local staples) or Labrax Fish and Wine Bar (for an innovative approach and outdoor seating that spills onto a square).
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 1 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
Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Best Wet-Dry Vacuum Hard floors, especially those in or around the kitchen area, can collect both wet and dry spills.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
Players can embark solo or in teams of four across Gielinor’s previously unexplored continent of Ashenfall, on a quest to discover why untamed, transformative magic spills across the fractured land.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 11 June 2026
LoPresti said past research and development work at the site led to 30 years of chemical leaks and spills.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Judges grade on speed, mixology, flair and accuracy — as in, how little of the drink spills on the floor — for a $1,500 first-place prize.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Hardwood flooring spills into the chef’s kitchen nearby, which is anchored by a 10-foot Carrera marble island.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
If dirt or spills happen, cleanup is easy.
—Rachel Weber, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
And the city began training the fire boat crew and others to respond to hazardous material accidents and contain chemical spills.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Verb
Around the corner, sunlight spills across the wooden floors at Arcadia Books.
—Charles Usher, Midwest Living, 10 June 2026
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
After sunset, a taste of Dalmatian cuisine is a must at Kornat (for traditional presentations of fresh seafood and other local staples) or Labrax Fish and Wine Bar (for an innovative approach and outdoor seating that spills onto a square).
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 1 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
Noun
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, 12 June 2026
Best Wet-Dry Vacuum Hard floors, especially those in or around the kitchen area, can collect both wet and dry spills.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
Players can embark solo or in teams of four across Gielinor’s previously unexplored continent of Ashenfall, on a quest to discover why untamed, transformative magic spills across the fractured land.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 11 June 2026
LoPresti said past research and development work at the site led to 30 years of chemical leaks and spills.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Judges grade on speed, mixology, flair and accuracy — as in, how little of the drink spills on the floor — for a $1,500 first-place prize.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2026
Hardwood flooring spills into the chef’s kitchen nearby, which is anchored by a 10-foot Carrera marble island.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
If dirt or spills happen, cleanup is easy.
—Rachel Weber, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
And the city began training the fire boat crew and others to respond to hazardous material accidents and contain chemical spills.
—Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spills
Verb
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Unlike the novel, where Charlie confesses that truth to Sam, the series’ Charlie holds the secret until Percy reveals it to Sam.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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The conversation reveals surprising similarities between the women, who have both endured personal loss, family turmoil and the pressures of running large ranching operations.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
Noun
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The leading cause of death within the category were falls, the data shows.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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During the 2025-26 season, he was named a team captain on his way to leading the squad in total wins, pins, technical falls and major decisions, the university said.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Minogue's new docuseries discloses a second cancer diagnosis in 2021 that Minogue had previously kept entirely to herself.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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In a direct response to the Missouri Promise contribution, the PAC for the Missouri Association of Realtors, which supports the state’s real estate industry and discloses its donors, on Tuesday contributed $1,900,001 to Missourians for Fair Taxation.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
Noun
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But the Senate Democratic Caucus isn’t united behind him, and his series of stumbles has some in the party contending that Collins’ defeat is no longer a prerequisite to winning the majority.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
10 June 2026
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While there has been incremental progress on AI features over the past two years, there have also been lots of stumbles, mostly notably failing to upgrade Siri in a meaningful way until now.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
Verb
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When a fan discovers you through a playlist and then finds a Discord server of 4,000 people obsessed with your music, all three points of the ADT start working together.—
Sam Saideman,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Bonner tells her about Chevron's use of AI—including including ApEX, a proprietary AI tool designed to improve how Chevron discovers oil and gas resources.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Noun
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The tumbles and trust falls might start to scare you, but this is hardly these clowns’ first rodeo.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
14 June 2026
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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
Verb
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The adaptation of Georgy Demidov’s eponymous novel, set in the Soviet Union in 1937 during Stalin’s Great Purge, tells the story of a young local prosecutor and dedicated communist who starts to question his undying faith in the regime.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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Neither tells you whether the result was any good.—
Mark Hull,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The story is set in Miami’s most exclusive neighborhood, where a picture-perfect wife uncovers her husband’s double life – igniting a seductive power game that turns betrayal into the most intoxicating game of her life.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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The film also uncovers documentation of how the white settlers, with the implicit accord of the Canadian government, murdered thousands of Nuxalk in 1862 with the smallpox virus and colonized the land.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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