as in explained
to make plain or understandable
the dating applicant spelled out exactly what she wanted in a man
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Recent Examples of spelled out
In a blog post, Anthropic further spelled out its philosophy toward ads.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
But some council members said key privacy and transparency safeguards had not yet been fully spelled out in the LiveView contract.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Even before Tuesday, the NTSB had already spelled out many key factors that contributed to the crash.
—CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
In a letter to Natalie Phelps Finnie, director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, dated April 10, 2025, James Frye, vice president of governmental relations for Suntex Marinas, spelled out that the company was seeking to mutually end its state lease at North Point in Winthrop Harbor.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
When working with a new client, clearly explain the penalty for late payment and make sure it’s spelled out in the contract.
—Danielle Higley, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
If your first career job is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, some of the above, such as performance reviews and layoffs, will be spelled out there.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
For-profit schools multiplied, approved by the state Board of Nursing under relaxed criteria spelled out in the 2009 law.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
These powers spelled out in the motion brought by Supervisors Lindsey Horvath and Hilda Solis will be incorporated into an ordinance that will come back to the board in 30 days for a vote.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026
Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
But some council members said key privacy and transparency safeguards had not yet been fully spelled out in the LiveView contract.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Even before Tuesday, the NTSB had already spelled out many key factors that contributed to the crash.
—CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
In a letter to Natalie Phelps Finnie, director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, dated April 10, 2025, James Frye, vice president of governmental relations for Suntex Marinas, spelled out that the company was seeking to mutually end its state lease at North Point in Winthrop Harbor.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
When working with a new client, clearly explain the penalty for late payment and make sure it’s spelled out in the contract.
—Danielle Higley, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
If your first career job is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, some of the above, such as performance reviews and layoffs, will be spelled out there.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2026
For-profit schools multiplied, approved by the state Board of Nursing under relaxed criteria spelled out in the 2009 law.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026
These powers spelled out in the motion brought by Supervisors Lindsey Horvath and Hilda Solis will be incorporated into an ordinance that will come back to the board in 30 days for a vote.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spelled out
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Bartlett had been affiliated with the abolitionist movement during his time attending Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, Krupa explained.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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As the coverage increases to about 80%, shadows on the ground begin to sharpen and lose their fuzzy edges, the light around you dims, and shadows start to look curved, Young explained.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Save-the-dates featuring wood textures, greenery, wildflowers, or illustrated trees resonate strongly with couples planning outdoor or countryside celebrations.—
Craig Lebrau,
Freep.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Written by prolific Irish children’s author Derek Keilty and illustrated by Magda Boll, the fantasy series follows the adventures of intrepid young witch, Ivy Newt, and her faithful shapeshifting companion, Tom, in a magical land called Miracula.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The variety of robots on stage demonstrated a diverse range of engineering philosophies.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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And, as Honey demonstrated at the windowsill, windows are attractive to toddlers but also harbor lead paint and dust.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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In an email, county spokesperson Tim McClain clarified that 81 had found some form of housing or shelter.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, the definition of a producing well needs to be clarified to hold companies accountable for plugging wells sooner.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Finally, no credible evidence demonstrates the kind of unambiguous, exclusive genocidal intent toward Palestinians that international law requires and that cannot be reasonably interpreted otherwise.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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As a judge, my responsibility is not to evaluate whether legislation is good or bad policy, but to apply the law as enacted by the General Assembly and interpreted by appellate courts.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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It is often simplified into rivalry or idealized closeness.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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By integrating Aptos One POS and Eileen Fisher’s e-commerce platform(s) with the same payment provider and customer relationship management (CRM) system, the process is simplified; the shopper’s journey—including any future returns—is streamlined.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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