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
Well, in my defense, it could be spelled ROASE.
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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
That previous version also incorrectly spelled Todd Swenson’s last name as Swensen.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 3 June 2026
Any one of the disclosures about Platner, which include making jokes about masturbation, making antisemitic remarks, disparaging the military and blaming women for rape, would have spelled the end for another candidate.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
Shrey Parikh correctly spelled these and more tricky terms to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which ended in a tense and record-breaking speed round.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
The story of this pivotal moment in World War II, which gave the Allies a foothold in mainland Europe and spelled the beginning of the end for Adolf Hitler’s forces, has been recounted in countless books, movies and miniseries.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 29 May 2026
The teen's competitor Gupta correctly spelled 25 words in the tiebreaker, according to a results video on the Facebook page.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
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
That previous version also incorrectly spelled Todd Swenson’s last name as Swensen.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 3 June 2026
Any one of the disclosures about Platner, which include making jokes about masturbation, making antisemitic remarks, disparaging the military and blaming women for rape, would have spelled the end for another candidate.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
Shrey Parikh correctly spelled these and more tricky terms to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which ended in a tense and record-breaking speed round.
—Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
The story of this pivotal moment in World War II, which gave the Allies a foothold in mainland Europe and spelled the beginning of the end for Adolf Hitler’s forces, has been recounted in countless books, movies and miniseries.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 29 May 2026
The teen's competitor Gupta correctly spelled 25 words in the tiebreaker, according to a results video on the Facebook page.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spelled
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How to handle northern snakeheads The fish is considered an injurious species under the Lacey Act, meaning it cannot be possessed or transported live, according to the agency.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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He was seen as someone who played solid defense, could run and possessed some power.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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The rest of the industry knows how much Brexton’s racing career meant to Kyle.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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The agency had previously suggested Orion would fly with whichever lander was ready when the time came to launch the mission, even if that meant leaving one behind.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
10 June 2026
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Balogun struck again just before halftime, extending the United States' lead and sending the crowd in Inglewood into a frenzy.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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According to charging documents, the two men began arguing before Harmon allegedly retrieved a tire iron from his vehicle and struck the victim three times in the head.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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There were big moments for individuals Thursday night, including Dansby Swanson and Pete Crow-Armstrong, that could have signified turning points.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Examples Slashdot was founded in 1997 and signified the early start for social news sites.—
Steve Paulussen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
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The mayor of a New England island town trying to boost tourism must contend with the fact that it’s cursed.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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The clerk also alleged Ross failed to properly supervise her clerks and on one occasion, yelled and cursed at staff.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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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
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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
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Then take a ride on Shrek & Fiona’s Happily Ogre After to hear how an ogre and a princess were enchanted by love.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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But Crowther’s sleuthing determines that Joyce’s novel was a regular companion of hers, and she was particularly enchanted with Molly Bloom’s closing soliloquy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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Previous measurements implied that the motion of stars in the SMC were indicative of the rotation of the dwarf galaxy, but according to these new results, that was a misinterpretation.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
7 June 2026
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This week’s ruling on Alabama makes explicit what was merely implied in Callais.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2026
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“Spelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spelled. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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