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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In February, the administration finalized a rule creating this new category of at-will employees called Schedule Policy/Career, and on Wednesday, the president issued an executive order spelling out which existing civil service positions would be transitioned.
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Megan Molteni, STAT, 5 June 2026
The remainder of the letter spells out multiple allegations, which Tufty contests.
—Eric Adler
june 4, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
While not specifically spelled out in the measure, the method for determining which San Diego second homes would be subject to the tax would rely on what’s known as the rental unit business tax.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
At one vigil, mourners arranged empty water bottles to spell out the teen’s name, according to the AP.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
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Megan Molteni, STAT, 5 June 2026
The remainder of the letter spells out multiple allegations, which Tufty contests.
—Eric Adler
june 4, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
While not specifically spelled out in the measure, the method for determining which San Diego second homes would be subject to the tax would rely on what’s known as the rental unit business tax.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
At one vigil, mourners arranged empty water bottles to spell out the teen’s name, according to the AP.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 2 June 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 8 Jun. 2026.
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