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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Huntsville Police Sergeant Christopher Jackson explained how the law specifically targets those who deliberately modify their vehicles to be louder.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Jones explained how an unfair deal between the platform’s co-founders Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, and Cam, led to the iconic New York City battle between The Lox and Dipset.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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There are numerous examples that scholars and researchers have come up with to help illustrate the DDE.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
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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Markets hit a low last Thursday after Trump clarified that sweeping tariffs—25% on Mexico and Canada, and another 10% on China—will go into effect this Tuesday.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Just to clarify, a 60-watt incandescent bulb is a 7- to 9-watt LED bulb and is 730-800 lumens.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 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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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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“Spell out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spell%20out. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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