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  • present participle of spoil.

spoiling





NOUN
destroying
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He wakes up every single morning spoiling for a fight with someone.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

‘Abbott Elementary’ is always in contention, per usual, but I can’t see it spoiling the party.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

French superstar Kylian Mbappe was hammering the goals in but the team rarely flowed in attack, with too many cooks spoiling the proverbial broth.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

To deal in sweeping generalities a moment, the Palisade is significantly more comfortable, more spoiling and more generous than the Grand Highlander Hybrid, for about the same money.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

Katherine’s hands are on her hips and she looks to be spoiling for a fight.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland




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