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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Specifically, carapaces spelling out 8647, which is either shell-speak for evil intent or a bartender telling Patel to 86 his personal booze and buy a drink already.
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Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
The family ties, spelled out in public records, raise more questions about the already improbable scenario of winning the lottery time and time again, watchdogs say.
—Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
In an interview earlier this week, UConn women’s coach Geno Auriemma spelled out the bottom line.
—Eddie Pells, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
In the second lab, the DNA is frozen until scientists make millions of copies so genetic sequencers can spell out all three billion letters of the embryo's genetic sequence.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 6 May 2026
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Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
The family ties, spelled out in public records, raise more questions about the already improbable scenario of winning the lottery time and time again, watchdogs say.
—Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
In an interview earlier this week, UConn women’s coach Geno Auriemma spelled out the bottom line.
—Eddie Pells, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
In the second lab, the DNA is frozen until scientists make millions of copies so genetic sequencers can spell out all three billion letters of the embryo's genetic sequence.
—Rob Stein, NPR, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for spell out
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“Spell out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spell%20out. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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