SPILLS Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

spills 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of spill

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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spills

2 of 2

noun

plural of spill

as in falls

the act of going down from an upright position suddenly and involuntarily she tripped over the toy and had a nasty spill on the stairs

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Recent Examples of spills

Verb

When high tides and king tides hit Naples, water spills over the seawalls in some spots nearly two feet deep, flooding sidewalks and threatening homes. — Lauren Pozen, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 Still, every day, the lights are on at The Baobab House, music spills across the yard, and the visitors keep coming. — Patricia Huon, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Oct. 2026 The dining room spills open to one of many terraces, this one equipped with a fire pit and a grill. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2026 But Catherine’s worries aren’t assuaged by a visit to Moira at the Park, and Lamb’s irritation with Diane spills over at the funeral in a startling public display. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026 Hundreds of protesters rallied outside Israel’s embassy in Bangkok, demanding that foreign visitors — especially Israelis — stop flouting Thai laws and customs as anger over tourist misconduct spills into the streets. — Jintamas Saksornchai, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Liang Manqi, known for geometric abstraction, presents an installation in which painting spills off the canvas and onto walls, floors and three-dimensional structures. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 The city feels theatrical and alive, with open-air theaters, cinemas, and a vibrant arts scene that spills into its streets. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026 An easy filler that spills romantically over pathways, pollinator-friendly calamint blooms in a cloud of white from midsummer until the first hard frost. — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Aug. 2026

Noun

There were no injuries, and there were no hazardous materials leaks or spills, CSX said. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 After wearing the aprons for countless weeknight cooking sessions and exposing them to plenty of spills and splatters, these are the 13 that won us over. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026 Riles says this is mainly because the trays can be pretty shallow, and this means spills can happen everywhere from the countertops to the fridge. — Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2026 Coffee spills, muddy shoes, pet mishaps, and everyday messes don’t have to turn into decorating disasters. — Ethan Stone october 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026 Eliminate potential food sources by sealing trash cans, cleaning up spills immediately, keeping pet food in airtight containers, and regularly mopping or vacuuming your floors. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 8 Oct. 2026 They’re also made entirely from vegan materials, and the exterior is treated with Scotchgard to offer protection against spills and rain. — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2026 The Alfa Watan’s cargo was unknown, Radev said, adding that authorities were monitoring for possible oil spills and other environmental pollution. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 For everyday spills like coffee or red wine, spot-clean with water and a gentle detergent or mild dish soap. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for spills

Verb

Avery reveals the claustrophobia feeling comes from the inside.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
The acclaimed chef reveals how Korean temple cuisine inspired his new book, Mindful Cooking, and shares his favorite restaurants, markets, and cultural experiences in Korea.

— Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of reveals

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In senior living communities across multiple states, including Arizona and Pennsylvania, Paul has helped reduce falls by up to 72%.

— Lauryn Higgins, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
On Thursday, that included two slip-and-falls that resulted in a 64-yard gain to set up a touchdown and a 21-yard gain on third-and-21 to move the chains and set up another Buccaneers touchdown.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of falls

Verb

The headman is compromised, an NGO in the area is pursuing its own politics, and the man running the mine discloses that Nengsal was never on the books, leaving workers like him invisible on their own land.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
The City Council’s committee on the Olympics heard about the insurance request Wednesday and also got an update on the dispute with LA28 over what the group discloses in its annual reports.

— James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of discloses

Verb

Boneh says those efforts could help if AI discovers something unexpected, although the two threats aren’t identical.

— Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2026
The horror-comedy musical follows Seymour, a florist who discovers a mysterious, bloodthirsty plant that brings him fame and fortune while demanding increasingly deadly sacrifices.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of discovers

Noun

George Santos took quite a few tumbles during his two-episode stint on the Fox reality show, but one — much to his chagrin — didn’t make it to air.

— Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Oct. 2026
Some drives are rated as drop-proof (HDDs are more vulnerable to tumbles than SSDs), shock-proof, or crush-proof; an ingress protection (IP) rating denotes protection from dust, dirt, and water.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of tumbles

Verb

Nouraei tells her patients and clients, however, that the safest way to start taking creatine would be incrementally, beginning with three grams daily for a week, then four, then to five.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
But for this initial step, Pierre tells mature patients to find a formula that’s gentle, non-irritating, and—if needed—able to remove makeup.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of tells

Verb

As the investigation uncovers a string of killings linked to a strange ritual, the two are pushed into working together, facing down otherworldly threats as well as unfinished business from Lan’s past.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Discover the Rhythm of Florida’s Northwest Coast From a boutique inn to the backwater bays Taylor Eisenhauer uncovers the storied side of Florida’s Panhandle.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026