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
Most of this isn’t spelled out in cinematics or open dialogue; it’s hidden on computer files scattered throughout the game, in voicemails, stuff that’s very easy to miss.
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Will Borger, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Saudi heritage and national pride figured across many collections, with geometric rooflines a graphic detail on the loose men’s alterna-suiting from Noble & Fresh, and odes to various regions spelled out in spirals of Arabic characters on Hindamme’s second-skin dresses.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Sacramento Kings coach Doug Christie spelled out his game plan prior to Wednesday’s season opener against the Phoenix Suns.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Those thresholds are spelled out in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers code.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
The letter was spelled out with letters cut out of magazines, per The Atlantic.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
This conclusion to Napier’s story in Gainesville — stark, unshifting — was spelled out.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
In details published by state-run broadcaster CCTV, China spelled out specific provisions on exemptions, which also include empty ships entering Chinese shipyards for repair.
—Reuters, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
But the details of how OpenAI will pay for the equipment aren’t spelled out.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Will Borger, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Saudi heritage and national pride figured across many collections, with geometric rooflines a graphic detail on the loose men’s alterna-suiting from Noble & Fresh, and odes to various regions spelled out in spirals of Arabic characters on Hindamme’s second-skin dresses.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Sacramento Kings coach Doug Christie spelled out his game plan prior to Wednesday’s season opener against the Phoenix Suns.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Those thresholds are spelled out in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers code.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
The letter was spelled out with letters cut out of magazines, per The Atlantic.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Oct. 2025
This conclusion to Napier’s story in Gainesville — stark, unshifting — was spelled out.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
In details published by state-run broadcaster CCTV, China spelled out specific provisions on exemptions, which also include empty ships entering Chinese shipyards for repair.
—Reuters, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
But the details of how OpenAI will pay for the equipment aren’t spelled out.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spelled out
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The organization explained that the shelter avoids labeling dogs by breed to help reduce breed bias, which can negatively affect adoption rates, especially for pit bull-type mixes.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Wang explained that integrating thermal management directly into the battery reduces space, power consumption, and maintenance needs.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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The new menu items will be served in limited-edition packaging that’s illustrated with gingerbread-style Munchkins, which are storybook-style characters of Dunkin' Munchkin donut holes, but are wearing seasonal outfits.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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As illustrated at the team’s preseason luncheon, team-building will be important with a myriad of new faces making up the team’s impact and ancillary pieces.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
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In a recent paper published in the journal Applied Thermal Engineering, Graffiedi demonstrated that high electric fields can boost CHF and enable gravity-independent boiling — vital for electric vehicles and high-performance computing.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Dodgers, likewise, demonstrated a level of depth and cohesion that went beyond numbers.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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The poster clarified that the group was never meant to be about profit.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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The court clarified that racial distinctions by the government only apply in the rare instances that government is remedying specific instances of its past discriminatory conduct.—
Andrew Quinio,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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On multiple occasions, Turner’s comments in interviews have been interpreted as shots taken at the Pacers’ fans.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Following that performance, a Democratic win in the race for governor could be interpreted as a warning sign for the GOP.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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That’s in contrast to recent moves in the US, where the menu has been simplified to boost operational efficiency.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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The administration also halted the de minimis rule, established in 1938, which had simplified imports by exempting small value shipments from duties and taxes.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Oct. 2025
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