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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An arrangement of baby blue, navy and yellow flowers that spelled out his name.
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Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
The two sides still have to finalize agreements spelling out the services that will be provided at each venue by July 2027.
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David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Coupal initially stood his ground, but later issued a letter spelling out terms for the eventual agreement.
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Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
The deal also spells out that any footage generated by AI will be under a director’s control.
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Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
26 June 2026
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Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
28 June 2026
The two sides still have to finalize agreements spelling out the services that will be provided at each venue by July 2027.
—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Coupal initially stood his ground, but later issued a letter spelling out terms for the eventual agreement.
—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
The deal also spells out that any footage generated by AI will be under a director’s control.
—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
26 June 2026
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“Spell out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spell%20out. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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