1
as in to possess
to cast a spell on
it was as if he had spelled the public into believing his ridiculous claims
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2
as in to mean
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
that summertime combination of hot temperatures and equally hot tempers can spell trouble
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as in curse
a spoken word or set of words believed to have magic power
the witch cast a spell that turned the prince into a toad
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2
as in bout
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
a dizzy spell that caused me to fall
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3
as in while
an indefinite but usually short period of time
come rest a spell
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Recent Examples of spell
Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Under normal circumstances, in earlier times and, more importantly, with a different band, this would’ve spelled the end of Allen’s career as a drummer.
—Todd Longwell, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
Denni Hu, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
The truth is revealed no only to the audience but also to all of the characters in the final moments of the two-part finale — even Alex, who had used a memory wiping spell on herself, Billie and Justin (David Henrie) after dropping Billie off at Wiz Tech in order to keep her safe.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
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Verb
A lot of this occurs off-page, in contrast to the movie, which spells things out incredibly plainly.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Under normal circumstances, in earlier times and, more importantly, with a different band, this would’ve spelled the end of Allen’s career as a drummer.
—Todd Longwell, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
Huang Yong Ping, the founder of the movement, along with major conceptual artists such as Geng Jianyi, Yin Xiuzhen and Shi Yong, all fell under the spell of Fluxus and carved out a unique position for the cohort within the international avant-garde.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
The truth is revealed no only to the audience but also to all of the characters in the final moments of the two-part finale — even Alex, who had used a memory wiping spell on herself, Billie and Justin (David Henrie) after dropping Billie off at Wiz Tech in order to keep her safe.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spell
Verb
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Lewis was not allowed to possess guns due to two felony convictions, for assault in 2021 and false imprisonment earlier this year.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Because of this, ice bunkers were generally only utilized by social elites such as the royals, who possessed the necessary technological know-how and labor force.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For a growing number of young people, success no longer means landing a corner office—it’s measured by clicks, followers, and going viral.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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In contrast, a green placard means a restaurant passed inspection.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Whether that money becomes a blessing or a curse may depend less on the number of zeros than on the method of transfer.—
Christina Binkley,
Robb Report,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Cubs fell behind, three games to one, but then went into curse-buster mode … and won Game 5 (at Wrigley), Game 6 (in Cleveland) and Game 7 (in Cleveland).—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Scorsese’s bouts with serious asthma are well-known, along with his front-row seat to gangland violence in his neighborhood.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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But Corey believes there could still be a second bout of inflation in our own time.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And things were reportedly not doing well for a while.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
16 Oct. 2025
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That’s not always the case, especially if people have been around for a while.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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First stop is the Skiatook Municipal Courthouse, where Wendell charms an exhausted clerk into finding him an atlas from before 1950.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
15 Oct. 2025
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Scott was completing a yearlong master’s program in mathematics, and Noone, a doctoral candidate five years his senior, was charmed by the contrast between his good looks and his diffidence.—
Eren Orbey,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ice is often taken for granted today, but the ability to both store and keep frozen water signified immense influence and privilege in ancient cultures.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
16 Oct. 2025
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In 2021, Jonah earned his F&I certification, which signifies an expertise in vehicle financing as well as automotive insurance and legal compliance.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There’s a little bit of mystery with the spirits, incantations and rituals.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Aug. 2025
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How to turn a human into a statistic, an alien, an enemy combatant–transformations worked not through incantation, but through the movement of paper in government offices.—
Celia Bell
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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“Spell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spell. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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