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
The money will go toward new athletic fields, trails, and other amenities spelled out in the $170 million plan.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
The subpoena authority is spelled out in both the Boston City Charter and City Council rules.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
In addition, the Higher Education Act spelled out that schools that receive federal funding need to comply with civil rights laws.
—Ryan Creps, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
The complaint, which is heavily redacted, accuses IQHQ of fraud, breach of contract and corporate mismanagement as spelled out in eight counts.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
After reading the blow-by-blow account spelled out in those texts, on October 16, 2023, investigators took action.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
While never fully spelled out, the film's marketing and stars noted repeatedly throughout the press run that the film included a dark twist.
—Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Apr. 2026
While not spelled out, this is likely a reference to using AI as worldbuilding/genre series are inherently very labor-intensive and expensive to make, which is the case with Prime Video’s Rings of Power and Fallout.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026
The health secretary has started a $50 million autism research initiative, and health agencies have shuttered webpages that spelled out the risks of therapies that aren’t supported by evidence and often have dangerous side effects.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 19 Mar. 2026
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
The subpoena authority is spelled out in both the Boston City Charter and City Council rules.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
In addition, the Higher Education Act spelled out that schools that receive federal funding need to comply with civil rights laws.
—Ryan Creps, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
The complaint, which is heavily redacted, accuses IQHQ of fraud, breach of contract and corporate mismanagement as spelled out in eight counts.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
After reading the blow-by-blow account spelled out in those texts, on October 16, 2023, investigators took action.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
While never fully spelled out, the film's marketing and stars noted repeatedly throughout the press run that the film included a dark twist.
—Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Apr. 2026
While not spelled out, this is likely a reference to using AI as worldbuilding/genre series are inherently very labor-intensive and expensive to make, which is the case with Prime Video’s Rings of Power and Fallout.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026
The health secretary has started a $50 million autism research initiative, and health agencies have shuttered webpages that spelled out the risks of therapies that aren’t supported by evidence and often have dangerous side effects.
—O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spelled out
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This was, 6ix9ine explained, the autograph of Nicolás Maduro, the President of Venezuela.—
Diego Lasarte,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2026
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Greater microbial diversity is generally associated with a more resilient immune system and better metabolic function,4 Beghini explained, so sharing microbes with a healthy partner can have a positive impact by helping to shape your microbiome towards a healthier composition.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
20 Apr. 2026
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This was illustrated as a student slowly made his way along the clothesline of shirts, stopping and reading each one.—
Mindy Schauer,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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But getting swept by the Padres in San Diego illustrated just how steep the climb is.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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The 6-foot-1, 215-pound Ramoley generates tremendous power from the right side of the plate, as demonstrated by his three-run homer.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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In that layer, Chinese robotics firms like Unitree have already demonstrated global competitiveness.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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Short has also clarified that Streep’s casting as his character’s love interest was coincidental.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Despite these environmental concerns, the researchers clarified that there is no risk to human consumers, as the study used juvenile fish and noted that these compounds naturally break down over time.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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None of this should be interpreted as a harbinger of doom and/or looming disenfranchisement for CBS, which is set to embark on its 71st consecutive year of broadcasting the Masters into our living rooms.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Experts say the findings should be interpreted cautiously because the data is anonymous, unverified, and doesn’t include a comparison group.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Unlike traditional state messaging, the videos blend humor, internet-savvy cultural references, and simplified storytelling to resonate with American audiences, even incorporating memes and English-language rap.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The black lacquer dial, which nods to the film’s noir aesthetic, has been simplified, with only a few references to Don Corleone.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Spelled out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spelled%20out. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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