spelled

verb

past tense of spell
1
as in possessed
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 meant
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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Recent Examples of spelled An Associated Press report at the time noted that Momand, whose surname was then spelled Mohmand, highlighted his prior role in a joint Soviet‑Afghan military effort to end an insurgency in his homeland. — ABC News, 30 June 2026 Williams' first name was spelled 31 ways during the write-in voting. — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 26 June 2026 The saint’s own name is spelled Aðeluuoldus. — Literary Hub, 25 June 2026 Aaron Judge, the annual MVP candidate, is injured and typically that has spelled doom for the Yankees. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026 While these details matter, merely writing a person’s name as spelled is not an accomplishment; getting the pronunciation right should be the goal. — Rev. José Rodriguez, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026 Well, in my defense, it could be spelled ROASE. — Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 10 June 2026 For many, the word holds a different meaning when spelled as one word or two. — Sarah Mupo, STAT, 9 June 2026 Ho’s family is from Toisan, alternatively spelled as Taishan or Hoisan. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spelled
  1. possessed
  2. meant
  3. struck
  4. signified
  5. cursed
  6. denoted
  7. enchanted
  8. implied
Verb
  • Chunks of flesh fly after a weirdly convoluted introduction to a family possessed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026
  • The Americans possessed experienced leadership, world-class talent and a locker room that consistently competed with volleyball's traditional powers, including Poland, Italy, Brazil and France.
    — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of possessed
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  • Still a problem was the camera’s smaller-than-usual three-minute film magazine, which meant changing magazines in the middle of intense dramatic scenes, a situation Nolan had to plan for.
    — Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The defense had argued to delay the hearing, saying in court filings this spring the high volume of discovery meant Robinson’s attorneys would be unable to adequately prepare.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of meant
Verb
  • Mystery illnesses have struck several groups of Grand Canyon rafters who paddled the Colorado River, prompting the National Park Service to investigate whether something in or along the river is making people sick.
    — Evan Bush, NBC news, 9 July 2026
  • Bella Hadid opted for the style while on vacation in Italy, pairing her sandals with a breezy dress and big sunglasses for an outfit that struck the perfect balance of put-together but still casual.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 8 July 2026
Definition of struck
Verb
  • Democrats may be looking at a different kind of red wave this year based on Tuesday night’s primary results, a throwback to when the color red signified not the Republican Party, but socialism.
    — W. James Antle III, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2026
  • The acquisition of Celifie not only signified a major addition to the 2027 class, but also marked the start of the Bruins keeping homegrown talent in Los Angeles.
    — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026
Definition of signified
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  • The pseudonymous title character, a depressed, drunken, belligerent twenty-six-year-old advice columnist, has no real hardships of his own and is cursed by doubt.
    — Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 1 July 2026
  • Unlike Tithonus, cursed to age forever, electoral rules can and should be renewed.
    — Peter Gosselin, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
Definition of cursed
Verb
  • While there is no master list of PointSavers hotels or dates, they are clearly denoted in Marriott’s award night search results.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 6 May 2026
  • California is not experiencing a uniform decline in violent crime as denoted in the California Crime Statistics 2026.
    — Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Definition of denoted
Verb
  • Theron plays the nymph Calypso, who keeps Odysseus enchanted on her island for seven years.
    — Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The country was playing in the World Cup for just the third time and the run enchanted a nation that is normally far more interested in hockey than the pitch.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Definition of enchanted
Verb
  • Iran has not directly claimed responsibility for the attacks, but has implied involvement.
    — Connor Greene, Time, 7 July 2026
  • The federations have implied, not without justification, that the decision was tainted.
    — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026
Definition of implied

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