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also spilt
as in revealed
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 spilled
The gang violence has also spilled into neighboring South Africa.
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Kate Bartlett, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
But discontent rarely spilled over into the clubhouse, a credit to Baldelli and his staff.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Its progress, however, was hampered by the security and economic crises which spilled over from Ukraine after Russia’s all-out invasion in 2022.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Will, the seond member of the jury, spilled the beans that Ashley is a lawyer, much to the surprise of other jury members.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 28 Sep. 2025
That event spilled from the steps of Metro Hall across Jefferson Street and into Jefferson Square Park before protesers marched through downtown, The Courier Journal reported.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
In an exclusive conversation with Travel + Leisure, Kardashian spilled all the details about her latest Fabletics drop, her go-to airport uniform, and the clever packing tricks that make back-to-back trips feel seamless.
—Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
Tuesday’s nearly five-hour discussion spilled into Wednesday morning, eliciting passionate discussion.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
That debate has spilled over to humans, with research showing that dog owners are more often considered more social and community-oriented, while cat owners are believed to be more introverted and open-minded.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2025
Kate Bartlett, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
But discontent rarely spilled over into the clubhouse, a credit to Baldelli and his staff.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Its progress, however, was hampered by the security and economic crises which spilled over from Ukraine after Russia’s all-out invasion in 2022.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Will, the seond member of the jury, spilled the beans that Ashley is a lawyer, much to the surprise of other jury members.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 28 Sep. 2025
That event spilled from the steps of Metro Hall across Jefferson Street and into Jefferson Square Park before protesers marched through downtown, The Courier Journal reported.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
In an exclusive conversation with Travel + Leisure, Kardashian spilled all the details about her latest Fabletics drop, her go-to airport uniform, and the clever packing tricks that make back-to-back trips feel seamless.
—Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
Tuesday’s nearly five-hour discussion spilled into Wednesday morning, eliciting passionate discussion.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2025
That debate has spilled over to humans, with research showing that dog owners are more often considered more social and community-oriented, while cat owners are believed to be more introverted and open-minded.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spilled
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Impact Social analyzed social media discussion about each candidate in the race, which revealed that Spanberger has a net sentiment of -28, while Earle-Sears’ sentiment is +18.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Though the network hasn't revealed its plans for the future of Welcome to Plathville, many fans wondered if Olivia's exit is a sign that its run has come to an end.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Oregon Department of Justice confirmed to Oregon Public Broadcasting and ProPublica the state’s role in the investigation, the existence of which Exeter has disclosed in securities filings.—
Tony Schick,
ProPublica,
3 Oct. 2025
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Who those witnesses are — and who is being investigated — have not been disclosed.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Spilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spilled. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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