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
In a memorandum to the court prior to Moore’s sentencing, Moore’s attorney Fritz Scheller spelled out many of the ways that legislators have shifted too much control to one side of what is supposed to be an adversial system.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
Winter storms, out-of-stock items, ground shipping risks and a host of other issues could spell out shipping slowdowns in the days leading up to Christmas Eve.
—Erika Tulfo, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
Racine County's investigation spelled out further details of Bonaccorso's deteriorating mental health in the weeks leading up to his death.
—Vanessa Swales, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
The committee voted 13-0-1 to add the scoring under the provisions as spelled out by the MIAA’s Keith Brouillard.
—Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 19 Dec. 2024
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
Winter storms, out-of-stock items, ground shipping risks and a host of other issues could spell out shipping slowdowns in the days leading up to Christmas Eve.
—Erika Tulfo, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
Racine County's investigation spelled out further details of Bonaccorso's deteriorating mental health in the weeks leading up to his death.
—Vanessa Swales, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
The committee voted 13-0-1 to add the scoring under the provisions as spelled out by the MIAA’s Keith Brouillard.
—Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 19 Dec. 2024
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The largest white droppings belonged to the seagulls — black-headed laughing gulls and white-headed herring gulls — McKenzie explained.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Last month, Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, explained his priority is to arrest and remove criminals who pose the greatest danger to Americans, The Center Square reported.Bethany Blankley | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024
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The potential financial losses revealed in this lawsuit are substantial, illustrated by the tenuous position of key players like Bubba Wallace and Tyler Reddick, along with the sponsorship of Monster Energy.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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The timing and rapid pace of these announcements—particularly in light of Google's competing releases—illustrates the intensifying competition in AI development.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
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The 33-year-old also clarified his relationship with Sayed, denying any romantic involvement in a series of candid posts.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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This misunderstanding can result in inaccurate measurements if the recipe doesn't clarify further with weights or detailed instructions.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2024
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Employees looking to make a change are increasingly seeking out companies with cultures that align with their priorities, demonstrating that meaningful work is a critical factor in career decisions today. 6.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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Transforming Sales Strategies with Predictive Analytics Sales is another domain where AI has demonstrated transformative potential.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Spell out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spell%20out. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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