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
That law should clearly spell out assessment rates, exemptions, repayment timelines, and whether or not loan forgiveness awaits at the end of the repayment period.
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Preston Cooper, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The 26-year-old channeled Swift's album artwork with pink and blue wispy clouds and pink cursive letters spelling out the tune's title.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
The consequences for violations are not clearly spelled out, but the ban is broader and took effect sooner than the deadline under the California Phone-Free Schools Act.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
During a chant to celebrate the Eagles' playoff run, the Democratic mayor attempted the fan base's signature chant of spelling out the team name.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 15 Feb. 2025
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Preston Cooper, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The 26-year-old channeled Swift's album artwork with pink and blue wispy clouds and pink cursive letters spelling out the tune's title.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
The consequences for violations are not clearly spelled out, but the ban is broader and took effect sooner than the deadline under the California Phone-Free Schools Act.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
During a chant to celebrate the Eagles' playoff run, the Democratic mayor attempted the fan base's signature chant of spelling out the team name.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spell out
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Fact check: Post misrepresents satirical petition as $1 trillion offer for California Heusgen debunked the claim in the Facebook post in a Feb. 17 X post, explaining that his show of emotion was related to his retirement as chairman, not Vance's statements.—
Hannah Hudnall,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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The Huskies are 341st nationally and worst amongst all high-major teams in defensive foul rate, per KenPom, which also explains why their opponents have attempted the third-most free throws of any high-major team (behind only Ohio State and Boston College).—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Yet a look at the films the Oscars present us with illustrates that hope is not lost.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
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The meal took guests through four culinary seasons, illustrating the passage of time—an essential element in making great whisky.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, the fertility clinic has not been able to clarify what exactly happened to her own embryo—there’s a chance that it was mistakenly implanted in another person as well.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
19 Feb. 2025
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Yes, but: A U.S. Department of Homeland Security spokesperson clarified that Homan was referring only to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests.—
Jeremy Duda,
Axios,
18 Feb. 2025
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That means making sure the youngster can demonstrate enough self-control that allows the educational process to function.—
Vincent Turley,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
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Our Patriots will take to the streets to peacefully demonstrate.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Spell out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spell%20out. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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