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
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Gossip Girl centered around a group of wealthy high school students who are being terrorized by a mysterious and vicious blogger (who was voiced by Kristen Bell) who mercilessly spills all of their secrets.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
The festive atmosphere spills into the beaches, bars, and beyond, making this the most thrilling time to experience Rio.
—Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Clean messes and spills promptly.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
When his second-in-command enters the room, Vilgefortz spills the rest of his plan — only to discover that Philippa Eilhart has pulled her own trick by glamouring herself as his right-hand man.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
The White House warned that Americans should expect airport delays and disruptions if the shutdown spills into the Thanksgiving holiday, when travel historically spikes.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
During high-water months, water spills over and settles across the floodplain, leaving behind up to 12 inches of fresh soil annually.
—Isa Cardona, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Though Cory lets the info slip to Celine as a bargaining chip, another informant spills the beans.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
Finally, crumbs or spills that dirty the ice bin will make your ice look and taste less than appealing.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
Pants like Ewedoos’ Wide-leg Stretchy Work Pants are soft and loose-fitting for all-day wear, plus their dark color easily hides food or drink spills, wrinkles, dirt, and sweat.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025
Make sure the can is sealed to prevent spills and splashing.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
Drape these festive tea towels over the handle of your oven or dishwasher for a pop of color and easy access to dry your hands or wipe up spills.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
The main level spills onto terraces and an infinity pool that seems to melt into the Mediterranean.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Gossip Girl centered around a group of wealthy high school students who are being terrorized by a mysterious and vicious blogger (who was voiced by Kristen Bell) who mercilessly spills all of their secrets.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
The festive atmosphere spills into the beaches, bars, and beyond, making this the most thrilling time to experience Rio.
—Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Clean messes and spills promptly.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
When his second-in-command enters the room, Vilgefortz spills the rest of his plan — only to discover that Philippa Eilhart has pulled her own trick by glamouring herself as his right-hand man.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
The White House warned that Americans should expect airport delays and disruptions if the shutdown spills into the Thanksgiving holiday, when travel historically spikes.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
During high-water months, water spills over and settles across the floodplain, leaving behind up to 12 inches of fresh soil annually.
—Isa Cardona, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Though Cory lets the info slip to Celine as a bargaining chip, another informant spills the beans.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
What’s more, our top picks are designed to do everything from collect loose pet hair to tackle stains and spills with mopping technology.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
Finally, crumbs or spills that dirty the ice bin will make your ice look and taste less than appealing.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
Pants like Ewedoos’ Wide-leg Stretchy Work Pants are soft and loose-fitting for all-day wear, plus their dark color easily hides food or drink spills, wrinkles, dirt, and sweat.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025
Make sure the can is sealed to prevent spills and splashing.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
Drape these festive tea towels over the handle of your oven or dishwasher for a pop of color and easy access to dry your hands or wipe up spills.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spills
Verb
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Inside the mule, California shearling brings warmth while a semi-transparent gum sole reveals the ERL logo beneath.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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The resulting internal split within the Democratic Party reveals a high-stakes debate about legislative priorities, political strategy, and the practical impacts of government closures nationwide.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Authorities are urging the public to avoid open areas and to be alert to structures, trees, and power lines due to the risk of falls and accidents.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Now, as falls turns to winter, some states are warning that funding for low-income heating aid is being delayed because of the federal government shutdown.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The trailer also discloses the roles played by Michelle Randolph and Jimmy Tatro, who appear to be a couple staying at the site of the Woodsboro Massacre, which has since become an Airbnb destination.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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When a survivor discloses abuse, the church must believe her and respond swiftly.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For so much of his career, though, he was defined by his stumbles in October.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Because disruption doesn’t wait, when a brand giant stumbles, challengers such as fast-growing On and Hoka are the ones capturing the revenue that is left behind.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And Tistou discovers, to his horror, that his father’s factory is somehow involved.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Then, the detective hired to vaporize the homicidal mountain lion discovers the animal is getting a bum rap — the businessman had been murdered before the mauling began.—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Greater feedback from the nerve stimulation could also prevent missteps and accidental tumbles.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
27 Oct. 2025
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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
Verb
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Rose tells Shaw that her community is concerned about sacred remains being disturbed.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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In this intimate portrait of life during the exhilarating early days of the women’s liberation movement in Scandinavia in the 1970s, Pernille Ipsen tells the stories of the seven women who raised her, who were all part of the women’s movement in Denmark.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The investigation uncovers a trail of clues hidden in Leonardo da Vinci’s works, which leads them to the secret society of the Priory of Sion.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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The third season sees Leaphorn and Chee take on the case of two missing boys, while Manuelito, now working for Border Patrol, uncovers a conspiracy tied to human and drug trafficking along the border.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Spills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spills. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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