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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
Orders that leave our kitchen hot and carefully prepared sometimes arrive cold, spilled or mishandled.
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Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Daniel estimated that the equivalent of roughly 80,000 oil barrels has spilled from Kharg Island since the slick was first detected by satellite images Tuesday.
—Adam Schreck, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
While the railroad celebrated the reconstruction of the Howard Street Tunnel this past September, the bridge rebuilds spilled over another seven months.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2026
How often has your order arrived cold, or with missing items, or squashed, or spilled, or otherwise ruined?
—Shannon Keating, Time, 8 May 2026
The criticism came as tensions spilled into the streets Tuesday night outside Park East Synagogue, where anti-Israel protesters faced off with police while pro-Israel demonstrators stood nearby waving Israeli and American flags.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Emotions run high inside, outside courtroom After the hearing, emotions spilled into the courthouse hallway.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 6 May 2026
After weeks of teasing fans, The Rolling Stones have finally spilled the beans about their new music.
—Jill Lances, ABC News, 5 May 2026
That escalated into a shoving match that spilled into the sideline, causing players from both teams to intervene.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Daniel estimated that the equivalent of roughly 80,000 oil barrels has spilled from Kharg Island since the slick was first detected by satellite images Tuesday.
—Adam Schreck, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
While the railroad celebrated the reconstruction of the Howard Street Tunnel this past September, the bridge rebuilds spilled over another seven months.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2026
How often has your order arrived cold, or with missing items, or squashed, or spilled, or otherwise ruined?
—Shannon Keating, Time, 8 May 2026
The criticism came as tensions spilled into the streets Tuesday night outside Park East Synagogue, where anti-Israel protesters faced off with police while pro-Israel demonstrators stood nearby waving Israeli and American flags.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Emotions run high inside, outside courtroom After the hearing, emotions spilled into the courthouse hallway.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 6 May 2026
After weeks of teasing fans, The Rolling Stones have finally spilled the beans about their new music.
—Jill Lances, ABC News, 5 May 2026
That escalated into a shoving match that spilled into the sideline, causing players from both teams to intervene.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spilled
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The actor wore a white cutout dress that revealed a light blue undergarment with a pale pink floral print, paired with white shoes and a blue bow.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Anika Reed Top model Gigi Hadid revealed that her Miu Miu look also had custom undergarments, comparing her sheer gown to an arts and crafts project with glittering patchwork detailing.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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Highway signage along the American River, where gold was discovered by a sawmill operator named James Marshall in 1848; Route 49 connects California’s historic gold-rush boom towns.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The name came from one friend, Mike Basso, who remembered what another, Red Murff, a former big-league pitcher and longtime scout (who famously discovered Nolan Ryan), had taught them before passing — to be a keeper of the game.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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For example, the power output of the laser is not publicly disclosed, as well as other key features like its cooling setup, battery capacity, etc.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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At this time, authorities have not publicly disclosed any information regarding who could be responsible for dumping the animals.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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An investigation uncovered 398 violations in about half of 220 sample claims, including delays, underpayment, poor communication, and reluctance to cover smoke damage testing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Independent journalists have uncovered staggering levels of health care fraud in Los Angeles.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
4 May 2026
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In 1984, Monsanto and six other chemical companies agreed to pay a $180 million settlement to Vietnam veterans who were exposed to the chemical herbicide Agent Orange during the Vietnam War.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The National Association of State Health Veterinarians says all unvaccinated dogs and cats exposed to a rabid animal need to be quarantined for four months and vaccinated one month before being released.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Reyes asked that if any such signs were found that the government’s attorney be told.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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After deliberating for parts of three days during the punishment phase of the trial, some jurors told the Tribune the decision to impose the death penalty had been a difficult one.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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“Spilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spilled. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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