- present tense form of spoil (3rd person singular).
spoils
Example Sentences
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He marvels at the latest evidence of the grandchildren’s genius, like any grandfather should, and spoils them with treats and toys.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Yet it’s hard to see the spoils of an AI-driven economy trickling down to everyone.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
While the nation tries to figure it out, Austin is reaping the spoils of its housing overhaul.
From Barron's ● May 31, 2026
Food spoils because of a lack of refrigeration, and people can’t use air conditioning or fans as temperatures rise to the high 80s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
Our spoils were below, and to the riverside we repaired, there to embark.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
