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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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
Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
Potential Medicaid cuts from Congress could spell decreases to that funding.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2025
Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 28 Apr. 2025
Gilbert & Sullivan sticklers might need about 20 minutes to fall under the spell of Roundabout’s Pirates!
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
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Verb
McNeil will play second base and outfield, and could also spell Francisco Lindor at shortstop late in games.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
Potential Medicaid cuts from Congress could spell decreases to that funding.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
Devon believes Simone is under Michaela’s spell and tries to get her off the island, but may fall for the seduction of luxury herself.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 28 Apr. 2025
Gilbert & Sullivan sticklers might need about 20 minutes to fall under the spell of Roundabout’s Pirates!
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spell
Verb
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Kurtis Rourke did a lot for the Hoosiers last season, but Mendoza, a Cal transfer, possesses a higher ceiling.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Ahead of his first All-Star season with the Dodgers in 2022, Anderson possessed a 4.62 career ERA with 98 home runs allowed over his first 113 starts.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Kaya’s promotion to an elite task force based at another precinct means that Carra Patterson, who brought such warm steadiness and instantly believable deep knowledge of New York to her performance, will be a guest star going forward.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
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The decision means Janette Nesheiwat, a former Fox News medical contributor, is no longer under consideration for the role.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Noun
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This wasn't the first time one reduced me to spewing curses, just the first time a robot has accused me of impertinence.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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But many are finding that blessing comes with a curse.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As the 133 cardinals who voted during the papal conclave became more known to the public in recent days, enjoying a brief bout of internet fame, some close watchers began to notice that one looked shockingly similar to a television mafioso.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Alternatives for Constipation Many people experience an occasional bout of constipation from time to time.—
Alex Yampolsky,
Verywell Health,
8 May 2025
Noun
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After the horse settled in, and stood for a while, Jordan finally backed him out.—
Dana O'Neil,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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After trading zeroes for a while, Boston scored five runs in the seventh and eighth innings.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
Verb
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Whitmer wages charm offensive against Trump as other Dems attack As much as Trump enjoys skewering his rivals, the president has lauded Whitmer on multiple occasions since returning to power.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Benson Boone has charmed his way to the top—and that really seems to bother some people.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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What started five years ago has now become a special ritual, carried out on birthdays, anniversaries, and other important occasions, signifying the strong connection between Olesya Pavlyuk and her husband, Filipp, who have been married for eight years.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Andy Murray’s logo features his initials and the No. 77, signifying his 2013 Wimbledon win, the first by a British player in 77 years.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Then, in what might be one of the most fitting metaphors of parenting and family-building in horror-comedy history, everyone—Rohan, Josh, their parents, their partner's parents, and even their friend—start screaming the same garbled Latin incantation in an effort to confuse the demon.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
26 Mar. 2025
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Alice draws a circle around Lilia uttering some sort of incantation as Patti LuPone’s witch writhes on the floor in her glittery jump suit and orange coat.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2024
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“Spell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spell. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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