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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
Leaders at big carmakers spelled out their worries in the latest round of earnings calls, saying that finding a replacement for Nexperia at scale in the short term will be difficult.
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Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
This work captures the essence of live entertainment by intertwining flames, light and music spelled out in marquee-style letters that float across the canal.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
In RenBio’s case, the researchers spelled out the instructions to make a GLP-1 receptor agonist protein — essentially the same active ingredient in medicines like Ozempic and Mounjaro — and looped it into a small circle called a plasmid.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
The celebration began Thursday with a 1,500-drone lightning storm above the Hollywood Forever Cemetery that spelled out the title to the Oscar-winning director’s adaptation of the classic Mary Shelley novel.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
This work captures the essence of live entertainment by intertwining flames, light and music spelled out in marquee-style letters that float across the canal.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
In RenBio’s case, the researchers spelled out the instructions to make a GLP-1 receptor agonist protein — essentially the same active ingredient in medicines like Ozempic and Mounjaro — and looped it into a small circle called a plasmid.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
The celebration began Thursday with a 1,500-drone lightning storm above the Hollywood Forever Cemetery that spelled out the title to the Oscar-winning director’s adaptation of the classic Mary Shelley novel.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
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.
—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
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 strength of the market is perhaps best illustrated by retailer appetite.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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The exchange illustrated that tensions remain high in Congress as the government shutdown continues into its 37th day.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
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Using the device from a remote site at Ninewells Hospital’s School of Medicine, Professor Grunwald demonstrated that endovascular stroke care can be delivered at a distance with real surgical precision.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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There are levels of anger and levels of response among the Leicester fanbase, as the supporters’ clubs’ condemnation alongside that of the club demonstrated.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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The college’s spokesperson has not clarified what the repayment terms will be.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Inman also confirmed the aircraft had recently undergone a heavy maintenance check in San Antonio, and clarified earlier reports of the plane reaching 475 feet were inaccurate.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Kusama interpreted this change as a spontaneous flash of beauty.—
Anna Russell,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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Harbour also recently made headlines following the release of estranged wife Lily Allen's latest album, West End Girl, which contained references many interpreted as pointing toward alleged unfaithfulness on Harbour's part, though the actor isn't explicitly named in the lyrics.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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Despite this season’s struggles, and issues, the Dolphins haven’t simplified the offense or defense much, if at all.—
Omar Kelly
November 7,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 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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“Spelled out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spelled%20out. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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