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
It definitely shouldn’t be spelled like that.
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Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 14 Jan. 2026
While the football world was full of speculation, wondering whether his disappearance into a red-light therapy airstream spelled the end of his career, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford’s summer was filled primarily with uncertainty.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
The condition is called homonymous hemianopia (sometimes spelled hemianopsia).
—New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2026
The last-quarter moon rising around midnight makes early evening the best time to see the Eta Aquarids (also spelled Eta Aquariids), which are caused by the debris from Halley's Comet left in the inner solar system, although the best views will be from the Southern Hemisphere.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Caillaux, by the way, is spelled C-A-I-L-L-A-U-X for those unfamiliar with the peculiarities of French pronunciation.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 31 Dec. 2025
Lionsgate, as it is actually spelled, did not respond tonight to Deadline’s request for comment on the lawsuit and its place in it.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 26 Dec. 2025
Some law enforcement documents also have spelled his name Solarzano and Solozano.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Dec. 2025
The coaching staff spelled Spillane late, limiting him to 39 of 55 possible defensive snaps played.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 14 Jan. 2026
While the football world was full of speculation, wondering whether his disappearance into a red-light therapy airstream spelled the end of his career, Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford’s summer was filled primarily with uncertainty.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
The condition is called homonymous hemianopia (sometimes spelled hemianopsia).
—New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2026
The last-quarter moon rising around midnight makes early evening the best time to see the Eta Aquarids (also spelled Eta Aquariids), which are caused by the debris from Halley's Comet left in the inner solar system, although the best views will be from the Southern Hemisphere.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Caillaux, by the way, is spelled C-A-I-L-L-A-U-X for those unfamiliar with the peculiarities of French pronunciation.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 31 Dec. 2025
Lionsgate, as it is actually spelled, did not respond tonight to Deadline’s request for comment on the lawsuit and its place in it.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 26 Dec. 2025
Some law enforcement documents also have spelled his name Solarzano and Solozano.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Dec. 2025
The coaching staff spelled Spillane late, limiting him to 39 of 55 possible defensive snaps played.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 3 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spelled
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Leadership is often treated as something mystical—an ineffable quality possessed by a lucky few.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Unlike today’s kangaroos, the Sthenurinae megafauna possessed thicker, shorter foot bones and broader heels.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
22 Jan. 2026
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All of this meant there were bound to be some difficult decisions made, and the episode, like, totally delivered on that front.—
Jillian Sederholm,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Jan. 2026
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Learning To Speak Operational Language That shift meant leading with uptime instead of emissions.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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One amendment offered by Council Member José Velásquez struck language from the policy that would have limited council members’ ability to hang onto unused budget dollars from one year to the next.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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Another video shows a man and woman inside their vehicle watching the scene unfold, capturing the moment the officer is struck in the head.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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In days of old, that signified no parking.—
Glae Thien,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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The album signified a resurgence of her musical career, earning her a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance, and is now the title of the upcoming documentary.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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Jeff Probst reminds Mike White of Sisyphus, the mythological king cursed to spend eternity trying, and failing, to push an enormous boulder up a steep slope.—
David Canfield,
Vanity Fair,
20 Jan. 2026
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Video from Fischer showed Bovino leaving the restroom area in the front of the store and walking out as people cursed at him to leave.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
12 Jan. 2026
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It’s not denoted as dishwasher safe.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 Dec. 2025
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In the Nile Valley there are hieroglyphs galore that signify weather systems; and, being invisible and inexplicable, wind is denoted by its effect rather than its reality.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Nov. 2025
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While Rolls-Royce Cullinans waited to ferry guests to the golden sands of Jardin Tropézina, the hotel's chic beach club, children were far more enchanted by the whimsical little train that chugged them toward the 5,500-square-foot kids’ club.—
Amy Louise Bailey,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2026
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Now Serving in Chinatown, recalled how the chef’s executive team was enchanted by the local landscape.—
Brock Keeling,
Daily News,
16 Jan. 2026
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Newsom’s interview Monday on MS NOW, the cable channel beloved by Democratic politicians and activist voters, implied anew that his final year as governor will be dominated by his all-but-certain bid for the White House in 2028.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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In the Christian version, a quid pro quo balance seems implied.—
Michael Isaacson,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Spelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spelled. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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