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
Anthony R. Cannella, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025
That could spell the difference between raising a workforce that can think strategically, and one that can’t think beyond the output from an AI tool.
—Mike Burbach, Twin Cities, 11 June 2025
Rachel Nall, SELF, 17 June 2025
Adding to that potential headache for Wiegman, a handful of key players are only just coming back from lengthy injury spells.
—Julia Andersen, CNN Money, 10 June 2025
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Verb
May all of them continue to give cover to our gently lumbering and vulnerable friends, the allure of whose tusks fed our desires and spelled their doom.
—Anthony R. Cannella, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025
That could spell the difference between raising a workforce that can think strategically, and one that can’t think beyond the output from an AI tool.
—Mike Burbach, Twin Cities, 11 June 2025
Noun
In rare cases, random dizzy spells can also signal a medical emergency.
—Rachel Nall, SELF, 17 June 2025
Adding to that potential headache for Wiegman, a handful of key players are only just coming back from lengthy injury spells.
—Julia Andersen, CNN Money, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spell
Verb
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How naive of me to expect that those in the public eye would at least pretend to possess tact, diplomacy, magnanimity and graciousness rather than bark and growl like an angry pit bull on a thick clanking chain.—
Louis Balsamo,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2025
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James Gabbert/Getty Images The Context Texas law allows people with a license to conceal carry a gun and to possess that gun on college campuses.—
Sophie Clark
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
Verb
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That could mean even greater affordability for smaller businesses adopting AI for their businesses.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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That meant buying physical books offered a legal workaround.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Because perhaps heartbreak is not only a curse, but also a language.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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His thought that autism is a curse that destroys families IS the tragedy.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2025
Noun
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The motivation for this Paul fight doesn’t appear to be at the same level as some of his previous bouts.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The ceasefire ended the bloodiest bout of violence in the decades-long grudge match between Iran and Israel, but the hours after its immediate announcement saw some of the fiercest fighting in the 12-day war.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
Noun
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With that, Zoox will soon go up against Waymo – which has been around for a while now and is partnering with Uber to operate in a handful of US cities.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 June 2025
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The country behemoth has held atop the ranking of the most consumed full-length in the United States for a month now, and will likely keep in first place for a while.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Bo Peep Bo Peep is a flirt who likes to charm the other toys.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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In the video, Chelsie Dahl shared her son's nightly ritual that has charmed viewers worldwide.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
Verb
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This discount signifies investor skepticism regarding BP’s changing strategy, lackluster earnings, and structural challenges.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Its counterpart are the equinoxes, which signify the beginning of spring and autumn.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
19 June 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 2 Jul. 2025.
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