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
If the renovations go beyond what the law spells out and allows, Super said, his moves would be unconstitutional.
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Nathan Lee, ABC News, 11 Feb. 2026
That requirement is spelled out in the membership agreement NDSU signed Monday, which will take effect July 1.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026
However, there are divisions of responsibilities that are clearly spelled out in our Constitution, and one of those is who is charged with overseeing elections.
—Carolyn Cavecche, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Volunteers recently took city representatives to the area to see the situation for themselves in the hope the city will install official signs spelling out the rules for bicyclists, including speed limits and the message that off-roading is prohibited.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
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Nathan Lee, ABC News, 11 Feb. 2026
That requirement is spelled out in the membership agreement NDSU signed Monday, which will take effect July 1.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 11 Feb. 2026
However, there are divisions of responsibilities that are clearly spelled out in our Constitution, and one of those is who is charged with overseeing elections.
—Carolyn Cavecche, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
Volunteers recently took city representatives to the area to see the situation for themselves in the hope the city will install official signs spelling out the rules for bicyclists, including speed limits and the message that off-roading is prohibited.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spell out
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Whitwam explains that Catalina mule deer hunting was traditionally reserved for island residents and their guests, or hunters who were willing to book with a local guide.—
Kris Millgate,
Outdoor Life,
6 Feb. 2026
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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs argued Brady’s role as a sports network broadcaster — not just a Patriots icon — explains his neutral stance.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Other experts said the subject’s movement could illustrate a lack of urgency.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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The singer stood next to a set of faux power lines onstage, which quickly exploded to illustrate the island's frequent power outages.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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In reality, the project and its progressive defenders fed those forces rather than clarified them.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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Republicans framed the bathroom and driver’s license bill as an addendum clarifying the intent of a separate 2023 bill barring trans women from accessing female-only spaces.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Set the tone through personal conduct, demonstrating patience, respect, and restraint.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Laid-off reporter Barry Svrluga broke an exclusive about Olympic skier Mikaela Shiffrin’s mother’s cancer diagnosis, demonstrating the value of experienced sports journalism.—
Andrew Dampf,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Spell out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spell%20out. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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