as in to reveal
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 spill
Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Human bones found spilling from the shoreline in southeastern North Carolina have been transferred to the Office of State Archaeology for examination, according to state officials.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
An added bonus is that the cup is spill-free.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Then came the second surge from the crowd, as Ohtani slid across home plate and the Dodgers spilled from their dugout.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Human bones found spilling from the shoreline in southeastern North Carolina have been transferred to the Office of State Archaeology for examination, according to state officials.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
The student center features comfortable leather furniture – easier to clean up spills – arranged in groupings so students could chat with each other, perhaps study together, perhaps even just take a nap.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
An added bonus is that the cup is spill-free.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spill
Verb
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New research reveals a potential link between GLP-1 drugs and improvements in myriad health conditions, including sleep apnea, joint pain, liver disease, heart disease, asthma, and even addiction.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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The strike reveals how Russia’s invasion has made once-unthinkable nuclear security threats a reality.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The duo made up for the absence of Wembanyama, who did not clear concussion protocol after a nasty fall knocked him out early from a Game 2 loss.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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For one thing, precedent says that Waddle’s production this fall should, health permitting (knocks on wood), just about double whatever numbers Cooper puts out as a rookie for the J-E-T-S in 2026.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Right now, there’s no clear federal rule requiring automakers to disclose how that data is stored, shared or deleted, so some advocates warn it could be uploaded to company servers and shared with third parties.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Apr. 2026
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The vulnerability and exploit code that exploits it were released Wednesday evening by researchers from security firm Theori, five weeks after privately disclosing it to the Linux kernel security team.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Gold prices could drop to $4,000 per ounce There's a chance the gold prices take a tumble again, especially given their most recent uptick.—
Aly J Yale,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Recall that a flagellar motor switches directions, causing the bacterium to tumble, when environmental conditions seem to be getting worse.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Positive Results Center empowers healing journeys, helping people of all ages discover their dreams and potential.—
Staff Photographer,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Ronald Meißner, a registered with the State Office for Archaeology of Saxony, discovered the artifacts.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But this stumble felt more personal, more damning.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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After some stumbles with AI in 2024, Apple has been largely sitting on the sidelines of the AI race.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Federal authorities leading investigation The FBI is leading the criminal probe while the Secret Service is focusing on the suspect's behavioral profile, a senior law enforcement official briefed on the bicoastal investigation told USA TODAY.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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From there, his reaction was telling.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Don’t waste time fishing for your belongings, thanks to the interior pocket divider (which can fit up to a 13-inch laptop) and three slip pockets, your stuff will be neat and organized.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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They at first preferred buncheong, a rustic style of stoneware decorated with white slip, gorgeously epitomized by a late 15th-century bowl marked by wide sweeps of pale brushwork on its interior and exterior, nothing more.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Spill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spill. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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