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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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Around the corner, sunlight spills across the wooden floors at Arcadia Books. — Charles Usher, Midwest Living, 10 June 2026 The said, if something spills in your trash can, Murphy recommends cleaning it immediately instead of waiting. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026 When local roads deteriorate into the resurfacing or reconstruction categories, the financial burden inevitably spills over onto the balance sheets of regional businesses. — Mark Pittman, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 But the director has more to work with than an on-the-field upset, the unfancied nation also having to contend with an exhausting trip across the Atlantic, temptations both romantic and financial, and a breakdown in team spirit that spills over into violence. — Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 26 June 2026 Otherwise, the charming village of Moltrasio—a jumble of ochre houses, a cooperative market, a couple of trattorie, a gelateria, and narrow streets that confound drivers—spills from the slopes of Mount Bisbino to the lake. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Grief has always been at the core of the French Cuban twin duo’s work, but joy spills over in the rumbling electronic-R&B production, dramatic strings, and exultant hand percussion of Offering, their first album as independent artists. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026 Speaking of Rue, she’s turned to Ali (Colman Domingo) for guidance when Lexie doesn’t prove to be very helpful — or really even believe her — after Rue spills the truth about working for Laurie and Alamo and aiding the federal agents. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 May 2026 After sunset, a taste of Dalmatian cuisine is a must at Kornat (for traditional presentations of fresh seafood and other local staples) or Labrax Fish and Wine Bar (for an innovative approach and outdoor seating that spills onto a square). — Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026

Noun

Clean up food spills and ensure food is stored properly. — Eva Flowe june 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2026 If a mess does happen, clean up spills or messy bakes early so that grime and grease don’t build up. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 June 2026 If that’s now one of your aspirations, this Bissell powerhouse works on both dry and wet spills. — Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 No bulky bottles or spills, portable liquid mouthwash sticks are great for travel and commuting. — ABC News, 20 June 2026 These are also machine washable, meaning despite coffee spills and the general wear and tear of a fitful sleeper, these can be properly cleaned in the wash. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026 The Samba sneaker’s high-traction rubber outsole makes hard seltzer spills underfoot a nonissue. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 June 2026 Most notably, though, is its easy-to-clean material, which one flight attendant appreciates when up against dirty baggage claims and surprise spills. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026 Stains on white quartz countertops can be avoided by using protective surfaces like cutting boards and by cleaning up spills immediately. — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 June 2026

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The Public Policy Institute of California reveals that people who participated in college courses while at CDCR are 31% more likely to secure jobs after release.

— Lyanne Wang, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Michelle Obama reveals the 'perfect' date night A perfect date night for the Obamas looks like fine dining paired with intellectually stimulating conversation.

— Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 30 June 2026

Definition of reveals

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Accidental deaths, including drug overdoses, motor vehicle crashes and falls, were the causes of more than 197,440 deaths that same year, records show.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
But having an awareness of how to mitigate the impact of falls, and developing the mentality not to be scared of falling, can be crucial to making a deep run at the slipperiest Slam.

— Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 3 July 2026

Definition of falls

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One line, on page 157, discloses an investment in gold bars valued at between $500,000 and $1 million.

— Dan Mangan,Luke Fountain,Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 30 June 2026
Additional information about the process is expected to be revealed when the operator discloses its second quarter earnings on the morning of July 23.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 29 June 2026

Definition of discloses

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Early offense from Rushing and Shohei Ohtani backed Eric Lauer’s six innings, while bullpen stumbles allowed Colorado to force extra innings.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
The filmmakers cut freely and rapidly among the duo’s poses, their stumbles, their fears, their tightrope walks across precarious beams in the sky.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 1 July 2026

Definition of stumbles

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As the two form a close bond, Laila discovers there's some weird business going on within the house that threatens both of them.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Despite the hotel being burned to the ground, Enola discovers both a war medal and a friend — Mikiel Mizzi (Azzopardi).

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Definition of discovers

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This highly competent, obsessive duo tumbles into a self-destructive cat-and-mouse dynamic — but who’s the cat and who’s the mouse?

— Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026
Topline OpenAI is now leaning toward delaying its public debut from later this year to next year, unnamed sources told The New York Times, as Elon Musk’s SpaceX stock tumbles after its record IPO and the public tech market slumps more broadly.

— Alicia Park, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Definition of tumbles

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As the film tells it, her poses — sometimes casual, sometimes intense, always impressive — caught the eye of fellow climber Ivan Beerkus, and the two soon began collaborating.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 1 July 2026
David Martin, who leads the global people and organization practice at BCG, tells Fortune that too many companies are focused on one-hour training sessions, half-day bootcamps, and other classic learning and development programs.

— John Kell, Fortune, 1 July 2026

Definition of tells

Verb

The investigation uncovers a decades-old love affair, revealing that the person Grandma had been exchanging letters with for half a century via the traditional qiaopi system was a complete stranger.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 June 2026
As her historically Black neighborhood is rapidly gentrified and her neighbors mysteriously disappear, Sydney uncovers a sinister conspiracy.

— Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026

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