- present tense form of spoil (3rd person singular).
spoils
Britishplural noun
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(sometimes singular) valuables seized by violence, esp in war
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the rewards and benefits of public office regarded as plunder for the winning party or candidate See also spoils system
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The defect is undetectable to humans until after the grapes are fermented into wine, when it then spoils the yield.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
But however the spoils are divided, Morgan and Carla will continue to live at a level at which the word “comfortable” has no real meaning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Plump yourself on the spoils of would-be gardeners.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026
It was crucial in overcoming Jennifer Kupcho's hammer blow long range birdies late on the Saturday evening that allowed the United States to force an unlikely share of the foursomes and fourball spoils.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Despite his philosophy of presents, Mr. Barker stayed on and exclaimed over the fineness of our spoils.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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