- present participle of spoil.
spoiling
Example Sentences
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For entertainment journalists who watch everything, spoiling surprises is a casualty of the job.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
But at the risk of spoiling anyone’s vicarious glee, he also won’t be back for season 2.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
When it comes to spoiling “Spider-Man” and other Marvel films, it often seems like the call is coming from inside.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
During Monday’s carpet, Valkyrae asked Lacy to name his favorite character from the movie “without spoiling anything,” according to video shared on social media.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
But they were spoiling, rotting from the outside in, like a pair of peaches in the sun.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
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