- 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
Example Sentences
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It was like Christmas every Wednesday afternoon as we shredded packages and stacked CDs, occasional stickers and vinyl, splitting the spoils and loading them into our computers — by hand even!
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 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
"Today we woke up to no electricity. A lot of food spoils, but as long as they have the opportunity to learn, we make sacrifices," said Chiu.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
It’s been seven years since the series made its American debut, and revealing much of what happens in season 2 spoils the cliff-hangers of season 1.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Like a proud tomcat showing off the spoils of his hunt, he leaves what he finds for my mother in the kitchen.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
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