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
Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025
What's clear, however, is that President Trump's tariffs have deepened the rift between the two nations, leading to public displays of defiance and resentment that are now spilling over into the sporting world.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2025
Editor tip: Its texture is slightly thinner, like a serum, so take care when squeezing it out of the tube to avoid spills.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Through double glass doors, the entryway spills into the double-height great room with unobstructed water views from another towering wall of windows.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025
What's clear, however, is that President Trump's tariffs have deepened the rift between the two nations, leading to public displays of defiance and resentment that are now spilling over into the sporting world.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
Noun
Photo : Simon Berlyn/Berlyn Photography The spa-like primary bath spills onto the balcony.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2025
Editor tip: Its texture is slightly thinner, like a serum, so take care when squeezing it out of the tube to avoid spills.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spill
Verb
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Zira was revealed to be 19 percent rottweiler, 16 percent Australian cattle dog, 14 percent pit bull terrier, 7 percent Siberian husky and 5 percent American Staffordshire terrier.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Here are the supplements and meds that work New Florida survey reveals our confusion on heart health.—
Chicago Tribune Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The results were so good that the U.S. men’s national team came calling last fall with a camp invite.—
Braidon Nourse,
The Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2025
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Siri's new Apple Intelligence features had originally been pegged to debut last fall.—
Will McCurdy,
PCMAG,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The details of the agreement were not immediately disclosed, as both the union and the City Council indicated the contract must be formally ratified by both parties.—
Julia Fomby,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Two good starting points are to lock your credit bureau records in case your government data is disclosed and using different logins and passwords on federal websites to conduct business.—
Richard Forno,
The Conversation,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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And yet, even though this one wasn’t as flashy, Preece said this wreck was scarier than his previous tumble.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Feb. 2025
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There was a scary one in 2020, with Ryan Newman’s terrifying tumble that nearly killed him on the final lap of the race.—
Mark Long,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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According to a press conference Friday morning and a news release, detectives discovered that one of Manzano's credit cards was missing from his wallet, and found that Colbert used the card at several stores around the New Orleans area.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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French police are investigating the death of a British couple who were discovered dead in their home in France.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But what makes our own effort worthy of admiration is not the perfection of the first try, but the effort of pushing into uncomfortable territory, and by trying over and over again, despite the stumble and failure!—
Nathan Furr,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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There were stumbles, as in late 2023 when a Hezbollah technician got suspicious about the batteries in the walkie-talkies.—
Mark Mazzetti,
New York Times,
29 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Eternals star recalled of Bertrand, who died in 2007 at age 56, telling her the story of watching Voight attend the starry event on television.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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This year’s discussion will concentrate on bringing out the stories of our community told by our neighbors, friends and families.—
Sam Ouk,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Sneakers optional, but encouraged. High-Low Perfection: Throw it over a satin slip dress to balance the grit with some softness.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
31 Jan. 2025
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In the performance department, the GV80 has an electronic limited slip differential in the rear axle assembly for a more advanced all wheel drive traction control system.—
Tony Leopardo,
The Mercury News,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Spill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spill. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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