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
While not specifically spelled out in the measure, the method for determining which San Diego second homes would be subject to the tax would rely on what’s known as the rental unit business tax.
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Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
The Launch of Ritz-Carlton Signature Experiences Ritz-Carlton The Ritz-Carlton brand is probably best known for its legendary customer service, which is spelled out in the company’s Gold Standards.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Danantara’s impact on small-volume trade, specialized product exports and downstream industries still needs to be spelled out, according to Eddy Martono, chairman of the Indonesian Palm Oil Association.
—Edna Tarigan, Fortune, 26 May 2026
Each student in the Exceptional Children program has their needs spelled out in an individualized education program, or IEP.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
The relationship Demidov and Hutson have is rooted firmly in the similarities their coach spelled out.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The family ties, spelled out in public records, raise more questions about the already improbable scenario of winning the lottery time and time again, watchdogs say.
—Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
In an interview earlier this week, UConn women’s coach Geno Auriemma spelled out the bottom line.
—Eddie Pells, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
The writing in Book of Love thrives on this sort of ambiguity; the band would rather listeners read between every one of its lines than have the story spelled out for them.
—Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 26 Apr. 2026
Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
The Launch of Ritz-Carlton Signature Experiences Ritz-Carlton The Ritz-Carlton brand is probably best known for its legendary customer service, which is spelled out in the company’s Gold Standards.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Danantara’s impact on small-volume trade, specialized product exports and downstream industries still needs to be spelled out, according to Eddy Martono, chairman of the Indonesian Palm Oil Association.
—Edna Tarigan, Fortune, 26 May 2026
Each student in the Exceptional Children program has their needs spelled out in an individualized education program, or IEP.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
The relationship Demidov and Hutson have is rooted firmly in the similarities their coach spelled out.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The family ties, spelled out in public records, raise more questions about the already improbable scenario of winning the lottery time and time again, watchdogs say.
—Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
In an interview earlier this week, UConn women’s coach Geno Auriemma spelled out the bottom line.
—Eddie Pells, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
The writing in Book of Love thrives on this sort of ambiguity; the band would rather listeners read between every one of its lines than have the story spelled out for them.
—Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spelled out
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What the administration has not explained is how school districts would replace the lost revenue.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
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In practice, Teng explained, this means customers will soon be able to create a synthetic version of certain stocks by converting them into a digital token on the company’s BNB blockchain.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
Verb
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To critics, Harden's comments illustrated how economic incentives can outweigh public commitments to free expression when China is involved.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Beckham’s return will be different, as the scores of fans waiting to share a moment with him on Saturday illustrated.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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According to Fontaine, the experiment demonstrated that sterile soil supports a flow of electrons indicative of processes that resemble the oxygen-dependent metabolism of the Krebs cycle.—
Siddhant Pusdekar,
Quanta Magazine,
1 June 2026
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The project demonstrated that large renewable energy installations can be built even in remote locations where heavy equipment is difficult to transport.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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This raises questions about whether the Watch is essential or merely enhances the system, a point yet to be clarified upon release.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Phillips quickly clarified that Bertinelli has spoken openly about that period herself.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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However, this is contrasted with interpretations of journalism as a complex and multilayered process in which events, issues, and ideas are made sense of, interpreted, and rearticulated.—
Steve Paulussen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
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Frank was trying to set realistic expectations for the season, but made comments that were interpreted as defeatist.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Democrats there have also simplified the caucus night process.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Grüns reinvented and simplified the supplement category in less than three years.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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