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 an interview earlier this week, UConn women’s coach Geno Auriemma spelled out the bottom line.
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Eddie Pells, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
The sign spelled out the name Billy Boman.
—Matti Yahav, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Sim released a statement of his own Tuesday that spelled out the club’s history in Vancouver dating back to 1974 and its sporting success over the last few seasons in MLS.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 28 Apr. 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
Sometimes these repercussions are spelled out in the CC&Rs, and other times they are handled on a case-by-case basis.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
Google hasn’t really spelled out its agentic coding vision to the world.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The contract spelled out that Grayson is an honorary member of the Falcons and also memorializes the team’s commitment to being a support system for Grayson.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The money will go toward new athletic fields, trails, and other amenities spelled out in the $170 million plan.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
Eddie Pells, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
The sign spelled out the name Billy Boman.
—Matti Yahav, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Sim released a statement of his own Tuesday that spelled out the club’s history in Vancouver dating back to 1974 and its sporting success over the last few seasons in MLS.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 28 Apr. 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
Sometimes these repercussions are spelled out in the CC&Rs, and other times they are handled on a case-by-case basis.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026
Google hasn’t really spelled out its agentic coding vision to the world.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The contract spelled out that Grayson is an honorary member of the Falcons and also memorializes the team’s commitment to being a support system for Grayson.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The money will go toward new athletic fields, trails, and other amenities spelled out in the $170 million plan.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spelled out
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Deadline shared a special preview of the series in January, with a slew of exclusive photos and a Q&A with Spiridakos, who shared insight into what fans can expect from the series and, in turn, explained some of the bits from the trailer.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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Short explained the life perspective that enables him to find joy amid all the heartbreak.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
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Based on a comic book series of the same name written by Garth Ennis and illustrated by Darick Robertson, the show was developed by Eric Kripke for Amazon Prime Video.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
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The mental and physical health implications of these products are illustrated through youth experiencing heartburn, dehydration, nausea, and developing body dysmorphia and unhealthy weight-control behaviors.—
Jad Abdel Nour,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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When Alexander Graham Bell demonstrated the telephone at America’s Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia in 1876, the invention amazed the crowd.—
David H. Hsu,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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The war in Iran has demonstrated once again that a president can, with impunity, ignore Congress in launching a war, even absent an imminent threat.—
James Cramer,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2026
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Tribal governments have said that their participation in 8(a) was authorized by Congress, and SBA officials clarified last year that the administration’s anti-DEI executive order would not affect services provided to Native Americans.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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Officials also clarified citations would function as civil penalties similar to parking tickets rather than criminal violations.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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While Leo’s predecessors often had their words interpreted or subtitled in English, the current pope speaks in a mid-western accent, allowing his words and interventions to have a greater impact with an anglophone audience.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Several observers fear the sanctions are being interpreted domestically as evidence that Washington is prepared to tolerate constitutional changes so long as Tshisekedi remains aligned with US strategic interests.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
8 May 2026
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Mayor Matt Mahan said the city simplified its approval process and offered exemptions to developers who comply with zoning rules, helping projects move more quickly.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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That law simplified the process for deporting new arrivals who lacked authorization to be in the country, but a different law allowed people already in the country to ask an immigration judge for bond.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 May 2026
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“Spelled out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spelled%20out. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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