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
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
Sioux Falls On the eastern edge of the state, Sioux Falls is best known for Falls Park, where the Big Sioux River spills over wide stretches of pink quartzite rock.
—Midwest Living, 16 Apr. 2026
The most dramatic thing that happens is that someone spills some tea.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
The Financial Times stepped inside the home of Rirkrit Tiravanija on the outskirts of Chiang Mai, where lush greenery spills through expansive windows and creeps into the interior itself.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
So when Irene returns, Billie deliberately spills something to make her exit.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Apr. 2026
Coffee spills from this morning.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
When Angie spills the smoothie accidentally, PAT’s floor absorbers are activated, and the mess literally disappears into the floorboards.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
At Turath, Arabic culture spills into the design of the store, as well as its pastries.
—Jenna Thompson
april 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
The compact vacuum converts into a handheld device for daily messes and spills above the floor.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Any minor spills or leaks within this storage area are expected to be contained within the basement level.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
There’s no spills, no sticky hands, and no excuses.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026
Beyond the disruption the conflict with Iran is causing to global energy supplies — from which the US is not insulated, with gasoline prices rising to the highest level in almost four years — satellite imagery suggests oil spills from the war may soon trigger an ecological catastrophe.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The Boatslip Resort & Beach Club's legendary tea dance spills from the dance floor onto the pool deck—feathers, smiles, and Ariana Grande everywhere.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
Research on oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico has also shown that exposure to oil can reduce fish reproduction, Grosell added.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Plastic bags are versatile and can help protect items like groceries, clothing, or suitcases from spills, dirt, and moisture.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
Horsetail Falls Further up the gorge, Horsetail Falls spills 176 feet down a sheer rock face.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026
Sioux Falls On the eastern edge of the state, Sioux Falls is best known for Falls Park, where the Big Sioux River spills over wide stretches of pink quartzite rock.
—Midwest Living, 16 Apr. 2026
The most dramatic thing that happens is that someone spills some tea.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
The Financial Times stepped inside the home of Rirkrit Tiravanija on the outskirts of Chiang Mai, where lush greenery spills through expansive windows and creeps into the interior itself.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
So when Irene returns, Billie deliberately spills something to make her exit.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Apr. 2026
Coffee spills from this morning.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
When Angie spills the smoothie accidentally, PAT’s floor absorbers are activated, and the mess literally disappears into the floorboards.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
At Turath, Arabic culture spills into the design of the store, as well as its pastries.
—Jenna Thompson
april 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
The table is slatted, so spills slip right through for easy clean-up, and there’s even a pre-installed umbrella hole.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
The compact vacuum converts into a handheld device for daily messes and spills above the floor.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
Any minor spills or leaks within this storage area are expected to be contained within the basement level.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
There’s no spills, no sticky hands, and no excuses.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026
Beyond the disruption the conflict with Iran is causing to global energy supplies — from which the US is not insulated, with gasoline prices rising to the highest level in almost four years — satellite imagery suggests oil spills from the war may soon trigger an ecological catastrophe.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The Boatslip Resort & Beach Club's legendary tea dance spills from the dance floor onto the pool deck—feathers, smiles, and Ariana Grande everywhere.
—Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
Research on oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico has also shown that exposure to oil can reduce fish reproduction, Grosell added.
—Asuka Koda, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Plastic bags are versatile and can help protect items like groceries, clothing, or suitcases from spills, dirt, and moisture.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spills
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 report also reveals that interest on Blogoslawski’s own late tax payments was eliminated.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This is the Land of Waterfalls, home to more than 250 falls, including the majestic Triple Falls, which played a starring role in The Hunger Games.—
Belinda Luksic,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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Preventing head injury − including wearing a helmet for biking and sports, wearing a seatbelt and preventing falls − can keep your brain healthier in the long-run, the organization notes.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Attorneys for Meta said the company discloses risks and makes efforts to weed out harmful content and experiences, while acknowledging that some bad material gets through its safety net.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Attorneys for Meta said the company discloses risks and makes efforts to weed out harmful content and experiences, while acknowledging that some bad material gets through its safety net.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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The stumbles seen on race day were largely engineering hiccups—hardware tuning, stability margins—not fundamental limits of AI.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the final cut, Mabel accidentally stumbles upon research being done by her biology professor (Kathy Najimy), discovers the technology, and hijacks a robot beaver.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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The sequel dives further into the curse as a new generation of Owens women discovers the secret of their family history.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After a number of tumbles through the incoming crashing waves, Phan grabbed ahold of the shark's tail and fearlessly guided it back into the ocean, prompting cheers from onlookers.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Beneath the twists and tumbles of its plot, Reddick’s play is concerned with the people and communities that never profit when power seeks to increase itself — children, poor folks, Black folks.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If a guy whose brother is engaged to Taylor Swift can pick a barbecue spot blind and land on a Charlotte favorite, that tells you something.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Parker tells me, grinning in his studio just outside of Los Angeles, in Altadena, in early April.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Packed neatly in the case, Alba uncovers hundreds of notebooks that recount Clara’s life over half a century, and offers her the missing puzzle pieces to her own fractured and confusing origin story.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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However, upon arriving at the Crawford home, Lowen uncovers a secret manuscript that reveals unsettling details about the family's past, leading her to question whether Verity's writings are fiction or a chilling confession from a deranged mind.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Spills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spills. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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