- present tense form of spoil (3rd person singular).
spoils
Example Sentences
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While the nation tries to figure it out, Austin is reaping the spoils of its housing overhaul.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
To the loser of the 6 a.m. sun-lounger race, goes the lawsuit spoils.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
Speaking to military officials on Tuesday, he said the attack on Saudi Arabia "spoils sincere efforts to resolve the conflict through peaceful means".
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
They are often stored in the refrigerator, which spoils their texture and reduces their flavor, regardless of variety.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
Gale and I divide our spoils, leaving two fish, a couple of loaves of good bread, greens, a quart of strawberries, salt, paraffin, and a bit of money for each.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
