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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
There is an effort to dilute the high-pH water in ditches that was contaminated with the large amount of chemicals that spilled, officials said.
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Phil Helsel, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Should the tank at the aerospace facility have exploded or spilled the substance methyl methacrylate, serious harm could have been caused to residents’ respiratory or nervous systems, experts had said.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
In April, the president traveled to Miami to sit cageside at an Ultimate Fighting Championship event, embracing UFC CEO Dana White, his friend and supporter, and watching attentively through the wire as the fighters spilled blood.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
While the students were cleaning, methanol used for the demonstration had accidentally spilled and ignited, resulting in injuries to the students, said district Superintendent Denise Rugani.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
The worries sparked a massive selloff across the sector this year, which also spilled into cybersecurity.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 28 May 2026
Following the tank's rupture, the liquid spilled into a drainage ditch, said Brittny Goodsell, a state Ecology Department spokesperson.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Best portable car vacuums Power and ease of use are on full display in this wet/dry DeWalt handheld vacuum that can be used to clean up sawdust, spilled liquids and even nails and screws.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Just last week, while emergency crews responded to the chemical crisis at GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove, 2,400 gallons of crude spilled into the Los Angeles River near East Los Angeles, and a fire burned at a tire recycling center in South Gate, prompting a shelter-in-place order.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Phil Helsel, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Should the tank at the aerospace facility have exploded or spilled the substance methyl methacrylate, serious harm could have been caused to residents’ respiratory or nervous systems, experts had said.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
In April, the president traveled to Miami to sit cageside at an Ultimate Fighting Championship event, embracing UFC CEO Dana White, his friend and supporter, and watching attentively through the wire as the fighters spilled blood.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
While the students were cleaning, methanol used for the demonstration had accidentally spilled and ignited, resulting in injuries to the students, said district Superintendent Denise Rugani.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
The worries sparked a massive selloff across the sector this year, which also spilled into cybersecurity.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 28 May 2026
Following the tank's rupture, the liquid spilled into a drainage ditch, said Brittny Goodsell, a state Ecology Department spokesperson.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Best portable car vacuums Power and ease of use are on full display in this wet/dry DeWalt handheld vacuum that can be used to clean up sawdust, spilled liquids and even nails and screws.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
Just last week, while emergency crews responded to the chemical crisis at GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove, 2,400 gallons of crude spilled into the Los Angeles River near East Los Angeles, and a fire burned at a tire recycling center in South Gate, prompting a shelter-in-place order.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spilled
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In July 2025, Hurley revealed another one of her tricks for taking the best bikini photos, emphasizing that lighting was key.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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The Hollywood Reporter exclusively revealed that Reid’s novel Malibu Rising is being developed as a TV series for Hulu, with Taylor adapting and executive producing alongside Circle of Confusion.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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The tunnel was discovered through intelligence work conducted by agents with the FGR's Criminal Investigation Agency in coordination with Mexico's Security Cabinet.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Muntadas, Miller, and Lord discovered the contest during its first month.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Massive budget push The Space Force has not disclosed how many satellites SpaceX will build under the agreement.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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Federal agents and law enforcement officers responded to the airport, but officials have not disclosed the passenger’s identity, whether any charges have been filed or what specific actions led to the detention.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Based on analysis of artifacts uncovered at the site, a team of Spanish archaeologists believes this may have served as an ancient copper smelting spot, with far more frequent occupation by humans than previously thought.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
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After plans to turn open space promised for a park into a California Highway Patrol substation were uncovered, citizens went ballistic.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Lab tests showed that the plants without the active inceptin receptor failed to emit this volatile blend when exposed to either the synthetic In11 peptide or actual caterpillar oral secretions.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
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Lilies Lilies were the most toxic plants cats were exposed to in 2025, according to the ASPCA Poison Control, with daylilies falling closely behind.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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How to stop constantly looking forward at an uncertain tomorrow, at least momentarily, and go back in time precisely when we’re told that history is over?—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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But, truth be told, none get high marks across the board.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Spilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spilled. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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