spell out
verb
spelled out; spelling out; spells out
1
: to make plain
spelled out the orders in detail
2
: to write or print in letters and in full
numbers are to be spelled out
Examples of spell out in a Sentence
the dating applicant spelled out exactly what she wanted in a man
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Leaders at big carmakers spelled out their worries in the latest round of earnings calls, saying that finding a replacement for Nexperia at scale in the short term will be difficult.
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Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Though, the removal of the vines doesn’t spell out entirely bad news.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
Also, while research suggests that having some coffee and tea in your life is good for your health, more work is needed to spell out exactly how much may be beneficial.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 7 Nov. 2025
In October 2024, Disney’s board of directors vowed to spell out its succession plan for Iger, who will have held the top job for 20 years by the time his current contract ends in December 2026.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
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Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Though, the removal of the vines doesn’t spell out entirely bad news.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2025
Also, while research suggests that having some coffee and tea in your life is good for your health, more work is needed to spell out exactly how much may be beneficial.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 7 Nov. 2025
In October 2024, Disney’s board of directors vowed to spell out its succession plan for Iger, who will have held the top job for 20 years by the time his current contract ends in December 2026.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Spell out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spell%20out. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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