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
For people earning more than their state’s limit for Medicare coverage (100-138% of the FPL) but less than 400% of the FPL, income caps spelled out in premium tax credit rules are also rising slightly.
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Katharina Buchholz, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Its plight is spelled out in securities filings containing cryptic language.
—CBS News, 11 June 2026
The medical examiner’s role, spelled out in Florida statute, requires the dead be identified, injuries and wounds be documented and cause and manner of death be determined.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026
But their accounts echoed one other’s — and spelled out Gombert’s MO.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
Just like with the payment schedule, Cosby says that the process for change orders should be spelled out in writing prior to a project starting.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
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.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 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
Katharina Buchholz, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Its plight is spelled out in securities filings containing cryptic language.
—CBS News, 11 June 2026
The medical examiner’s role, spelled out in Florida statute, requires the dead be identified, injuries and wounds be documented and cause and manner of death be determined.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2026
But their accounts echoed one other’s — and spelled out Gombert’s MO.
—Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
Just like with the payment schedule, Cosby says that the process for change orders should be spelled out in writing prior to a project starting.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
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.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spelled out
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Madonna explained that Netflix later connected with her to make a series based on her life and career, but the matter was complicated due to the star not being able to use the script from the Universal project.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
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Part of that difference can be explained by the concerns around capital expenditures.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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The Allman Brothers Band’s makeup illustrated the group’s sense of inclusivity.—
Steve Bloom,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
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The film has been inspired by Japan’s famous classical illustrated scrolls.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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No one has yet demonstrated that an X-ray lithography machine can be built at sufficiently modest cost and size to be commercially viable.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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Research over the past 15 to 20 years has demonstrated that this is even more true than scientists had previously realized.—
Priya Bhardwaj,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
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While many assumed the jewelry designer had a hand in designing her engagement ring, Meyer clarified in the comments that the proposal — and the ring — were all Ogunlesi's doing.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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ChristianaCare officials clarified he was not fired before the alleged shooting.—
Raymond Strickland,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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According to Reuters, the United States and European Union raised concerns that the resolution could be interpreted as creating a hierarchy among crimes against humanity by treating some atrocities as more serious than others.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
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Both Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act have long been interpreted to require that states provide services to Americans with disabilities in the most integrated setting appropriate.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
20 June 2026
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The new Hermès maintains that charm — on the upper floors, the rooms come in all different sizes — but has simplified the layout to eliminate dead ends, and allow visitors to circulate more easily.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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The grille design has also been simplified, replacing the previous dash-like detailing with cleaner vertical strakes arranged in a shield pattern.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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