as in to explain
to make plain or understandable
the dating applicant spelled out exactly what she wanted in a man
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Recent Examples of spell out
The town name is spelled out in postcard letters that depict images of this eclectic enclave and its rich history.
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Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Jan. 2025
The fine print: The Met Council's forecast doesn't spell out how much of each city's population growth will come from immigration.
—Kyle Stokes, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
There was no giant Oculus videoboard suspended over the field, but the Rams logo was painted at midfield and the end zones were painted blue with yellow letters spelling out RAMS and LOS ANGELES.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
Badenoch has declined to spell out new policies for her party until 2027, preferring a roving and confrontational style in the meantime.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
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Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Jan. 2025
The fine print: The Met Council's forecast doesn't spell out how much of each city's population growth will come from immigration.
—Kyle Stokes, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
There was no giant Oculus videoboard suspended over the field, but the Rams logo was painted at midfield and the end zones were painted blue with yellow letters spelling out RAMS and LOS ANGELES.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
Badenoch has declined to spell out new policies for her party until 2027, preferring a roving and confrontational style in the meantime.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spell out
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But money alone doesn’t explain the absence of conscience.—
Todd L. Pittinsky,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2025
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For some teams, a dark-horse mind-set might be better for strategic reasons: underdogs tend to focus on the positive outcome (winning), while top dogs tend to avoid negative outcomes (not losing), which could explain why underdogs sometimes play looser and with an eye to higher risks and rewards.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2025
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This example illustrates how AI can enhance productivity while allowing humans to focus on tasks that require creativity and expertise.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The table below, displaying centre-backs signed, illustrates that dominance over other leagues.—
Jacob Whitehead,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Zelenskyy did not clarify whether humanitarian aid had been paused.—
SAMYA KULLAB,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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Justice Gorsuch, concurring with the decision to grant the stay, proposed that the Supreme Court should clarify whether district courts have the authority to issue universal injunctive relief.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Still, Pasha’s interactions with current and former students demonstrate his unique place within the academic ecosystem, and the conviction that guides his defiant documentation.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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Despite these challenges, the Texans' strong playoff run—despite falling short in the divisional round to Kansas City—demonstrated that the team is close to competing at a higher level.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Spell out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spell%20out. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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