as in to explain
to make plain or understandable
the dating applicant spelled out exactly what she wanted in a man
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Recent Examples of spell out
The Launch of Ritz-Carlton Signature Experiences Ritz-Carlton The Ritz-Carlton brand is probably best known for its legendary customer service, which is spelled out in the company’s Gold Standards.
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Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In most cases, the deceased names an executor in their will, a document that spells out what should happen to their assets after death.
—James Malm, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
The Environmental Protection Agency’s Risk Management Program, or RMP, is the main federal program designed to prevent hazardous chemical incidents and spell out emergency procedures.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 30 May 2026
Driving the Conversation Mina Kimes spells out success For my money, the smartest on-air talent in sports media is ESPN’s Mina Kimes.
—Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 27 May 2026
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Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
In most cases, the deceased names an executor in their will, a document that spells out what should happen to their assets after death.
—James Malm, The Conversation, 1 June 2026
The Environmental Protection Agency’s Risk Management Program, or RMP, is the main federal program designed to prevent hazardous chemical incidents and spell out emergency procedures.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 30 May 2026
Driving the Conversation Mina Kimes spells out success For my money, the smartest on-air talent in sports media is ESPN’s Mina Kimes.
—Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spell out
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Any new-to-the-stage songwriter may need time to acclimate to a new mode, and this particular case may be explained by the fact that Mann, according to reporting, is no longer actively involved in the show’s development.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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This adaptation explains why the hourlong train ride to work can start out as exhausting, but become part of your daily routine.—
Christian B. Miller,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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One of my favorites is Suzuki Beane (1961) written by Sandra Scoppettone and illustrated by Louise Fitzhugh, a parody of Eloise at the Plaza Hotel.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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On the civil side, even one of the greatest examples of professional airmanship in history, US Airways Flight 1549, illustrates the limits of human cognitive bandwidth under extreme pressure.—
Tim Burns,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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Speaking to Rob Bradford on the Baseball Isn’t Boring podcast prior to Thursday’s game against the Atlanta Braves, Anthony clarified the exact nature of his injury, which was officially announced by the team as a right wrist sprain.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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If a co-worker asks for help, clarify a fair boundary, then trade a small favor for a realistic timeline.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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William Jennings Bryan stepped onto the podium on July 8, 1896, at the Democratic National Convention inside Chicago Coliseum at 63rd Street and Stony Island Avenue, and demonstrated that reformers could profit from working within the system instead of fighting it.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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The results demonstrate a major communication issue that state Medicaid agencies will need to surmount in an accelerated timeframe.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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“Spell out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spell%20out. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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