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as in to possess
to cast a spell on
it was as if he had spelled the public into believing his ridiculous claims
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2
as in to mean
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
that summertime combination of hot temperatures and equally hot tempers can spell trouble
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as in curse
a spoken word or set of words believed to have magic power
the witch cast a spell that turned the prince into a toad
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as in bout
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
a dizzy spell that caused me to fall
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3
as in while
an indefinite but usually short period of time
come rest a spell
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Recent Examples of spell
Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
The name means a small grocery or convenience store and is spelled quitanda in Portuguese.
—Tiffani Sherman, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
Chris Klimek, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
Veiga picked up a calf injury early in Juventus’ 3-1 defeat against PSV on Wednesday, which could slow his progress, but the highly positive start to his loan spell raises interesting questions ahead of the summer.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The Egyptian king, whose name is also spelled Ramses, was born in 1303 B.C. and died in 1213 B.C.
The tourism ministry said the restoration work is being done in collaboration with the National University of Cultural Heritage of Korea.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
The name means a small grocery or convenience store and is spelled quitanda in Portuguese.
—Tiffani Sherman, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
Noun
But she’s fallen under the spell of Reacher’s condescension.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
Veiga picked up a calf injury early in Juventus’ 3-1 defeat against PSV on Wednesday, which could slow his progress, but the highly positive start to his loan spell raises interesting questions ahead of the summer.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spell
Verb
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Human beings possess powers of emotional reasoning that give us an edge.—
Tara Sonenshine,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
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After a confrontation with the local shaman whose beliefs clash with her own, the missionary’s son (Klyne) is seemingly possessed by an ancient spirit.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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The next day, at a barbecue restaurant near the studio, Ghazi is reflecting on the event — and what the connection with YouTube’s Cohen means to him.—
Dan Rys,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2025
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An illustrious modeling career means Elsesser is often jet-setting the globe, and as a result, her time at home has become her vacation time.—
Mayer Rus,
Architectural Digest,
11 Feb. 2025
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Glamour is a gift and a curse as Venus and Neptune align.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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Google / Ars Technica A cathartic curse eliminates the AI Overview in the results.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
31 Jan. 2025
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Teddi Mellencamp's health journey:TV personality undergoes 'pretty painful' surgery to treat melanoma Mellencamp's health revelation comes a little over a year after the reality TV star underwent surgery to treat her bout with skin cancer.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
12 Feb. 2025
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But, if both men get through their respective challenges, a potential meeting between the pair could become a viable option, especially if light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira turns his attention to heavyweight after his upcoming bout with Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
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Even with his alma mater Boston University winning the Beanpot earlier this month and the Bruins in the mix for a wild card spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, there hasn’t been anything like this at TD Garden for a while.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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For a while, the march of communism and the rise of the movies proceeded independently, but the paths later converged -- an unholy alliance.—
Peter Tonguette,
National Review,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Instead, he’s charmed by the place and the people in this airy rom-com directed by Mark Waters.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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Switch games are rarely the most visually astounding on a technical level, although developers often work near-miracles with smart art direction, crafting worlds full of wonder and charm.—
Matt Kamen,
WIRED,
31 Jan. 2025
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But Butler’s debut signified the Warriors’ most hopeful moment in months, an introduction of a superstar who seems to blend well into their system, helps solve their biggest weaknesses and accentuates Curry, who has been dying for a co-star for a few seasons.—
Anthony Slater,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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Senior night signified the beginning of the end of an era for Alanas Castillo and his family.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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Endgame sorceries, mob-melting moves, and ground-shaking incantations can be yours in next to no time.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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The amalgamation of memory, historical fact and artifice yield an engrossing incantation.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Spell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spell. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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