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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These scenes spell out too much obvious stuff about the pattern of unfeeling masculinity that shapes boys into harsh men, toughening them up supposedly for their own good.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
The blue and green bracelet, which is understood to have been made by Princess Charlotte ahead of her dad's trip, features the affectionate name William’s three children, Prince George, 11, Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6, call him spelled out in black and white beads.
—Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Allowing pretty much anyone over 21 to buy pot was estimated to generate up to $300 million each year, mostly to fund a list of causes spelled out in the proposition.
—Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
Dasha exclaimed, admiring her new tequila keepsake, which had her name spelled out in pink jewels.
—Matt Tighe, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
The blue and green bracelet, which is understood to have been made by Princess Charlotte ahead of her dad's trip, features the affectionate name William’s three children, Prince George, 11, Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6, call him spelled out in black and white beads.
—Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Allowing pretty much anyone over 21 to buy pot was estimated to generate up to $300 million each year, mostly to fund a list of causes spelled out in the proposition.
—Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024
Dasha exclaimed, admiring her new tequila keepsake, which had her name spelled out in pink jewels.
—Matt Tighe, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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More:Operation Lone Star explained: What's happening in Eagle Pass, Texas?John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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And, as a clinical social worker explains this morning, the problem is only getting worse.Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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The aftermath of Israel’s 1982 invasion illustrates another stark fact: permanently weakening or even defeating an organization can give rise to new ones.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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Indeed, across social media on Wednesday, people were hoping — praying, even — that these ominous, panic-inducing spam messages might finally end, posting pictures of thoughtful politicians, or even excited Oprahs, to illustrate the point.David Mack, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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The document that came out today clarified both the above concerns.Simi Thambi, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Editor's note: This story has been updated to clarify that the 2024 figures use the state's diversity definitions and the previous years' use federal definitions.Asher Price, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024
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But he's also demonstrated a willingness to work across the aisle with populist senators of both parties on key economic issues.Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
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President Biden’s trip to the Amazon demonstrates a U.S. commitment to the clean energy revolution, which Biden has fostered during his term.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Spell out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spell%20out. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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