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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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
Some, however, have flagged his lack of editorial experience, pointing out that editorial dramas were what spelled the end for Davie.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
Its name – arroz, or rice, spelled backwards – gives a sense of the topsy-turvy flavors that go way beyond rice and fish.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
And, just maybe, that can go at least a few inches toward explaining the enduring popularity of mah-jongg—also variably spelled mah jong, mahjong, mah jongg, and more, with our spelling taken from Merriam-Webster—one that spans continents and centuries.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
Nikhil Ganta spelled amaxophobia to win the 86th Annual Denver Post Colorado State Spelling Bee at Sturm Hall on the campus of the University of Denver on March 7, 2026, in Denver.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
According to media reports, Komarov — his first name spelled Igor — was the son of a wealthy Ukrainian businessman and was badly tortured by his kidnappers, who sought millions of dollars in ransom from his family.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The Pirates’ signing of Ozuna spelled the end of McCutchen’s second act in Pittsburgh.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Of course, by then our 47th president and his cronies will be long gone, but those who struggle to survive the violent disruption of climate change will curse the man whose mindless decision in 2026 spelled the end of a global attempt to save the planet.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026
The contest’s winner, a Danish architect and recent Chicago transplant named Alfred Råvad (sometimes spelled Roewad), suggested the color scheme of white and red.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
Its name – arroz, or rice, spelled backwards – gives a sense of the topsy-turvy flavors that go way beyond rice and fish.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
And, just maybe, that can go at least a few inches toward explaining the enduring popularity of mah-jongg—also variably spelled mah jong, mahjong, mah jongg, and more, with our spelling taken from Merriam-Webster—one that spans continents and centuries.
—Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 10 Mar. 2026
Nikhil Ganta spelled amaxophobia to win the 86th Annual Denver Post Colorado State Spelling Bee at Sturm Hall on the campus of the University of Denver on March 7, 2026, in Denver.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
According to media reports, Komarov — his first name spelled Igor — was the son of a wealthy Ukrainian businessman and was badly tortured by his kidnappers, who sought millions of dollars in ransom from his family.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
The Pirates’ signing of Ozuna spelled the end of McCutchen’s second act in Pittsburgh.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Of course, by then our 47th president and his cronies will be long gone, but those who struggle to survive the violent disruption of climate change will curse the man whose mindless decision in 2026 spelled the end of a global attempt to save the planet.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 19 Feb. 2026
The contest’s winner, a Danish architect and recent Chicago transplant named Alfred Råvad (sometimes spelled Roewad), suggested the color scheme of white and red.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spelled
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Kendrick Lamar protégé Ray Vaughn performed like a man possessed to close out the festival late Wednesday.—
Ramon Ramirez,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Since 2015, 11 of the 15 corners the Cowboys have drafted possessed 32-inch or longer arms.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Think sea-view terraces, kitchens meant for real cooking, and hosts who treat you less like a guest and more like extended family.—
Jenna Curcio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Charlotte Hornets are now just 10 games away from the end of their regular season on April 12, which in recent seasons has meant that the crowds are paltry, the team is irrelevant and everyone is just ready to get the slog over with.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Two of the drones struck the refinery, the military said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The military said missile fragments struck the edge of Jerusalem's Old City, home to sites sacred to Jews, Christians and Muslims.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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If an exclamation point only signified gore and grossness, this gothic rock opera would more than qualify.—
Rachel Simon,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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Abel also used the letter to push back on any notion that the sizable cash position signified that Berkshire was retreating from investing.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2026
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Born to Comfort McNair is blessed—or maybe cursed—with the kind of aura that makes people want to hug her.—
John Archibald,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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Can a football club really be cursed?—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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In cases where The Athletic shortened their comments or posed specific follow-up questions about a play, those transitions are denoted by ellipses.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Sneakers in the Alpha Project range were denoted by a five-dot logo placed inconspicuously throughout the design.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Irvi was enchanted and unnerved by Oaxaca’s clear blue skies, unmarred by skyscrapers.—
Caitlin Dickerson,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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Along with the clear Bowie and Orbison inspiration, the album’s influences reflect the tastes of someone recently enchanted by the romance of California.—
Millan Verma,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
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As the last part of its name implied, the flounder was golden brown and piled up, hiding a bed of crinkle cut french fries, which was hiding a puddle of creamy coleslaw.—
Andre James,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Mar. 2026
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Other researchers soon realized that his formula, now known as the Veneziano amplitude, implied that hadrons aren’t particles, but vibrating strings.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Spelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spelled. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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