spelling

Definition of spellingnext
present participle of spell

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of spelling Yana Radeva, shockingly a first-time actor, is quietly commanding as Veska, suggesting entire histories without spelling them out, while Grisebach’s documentary-like naturalism makes even the film’s strangest turns feel oddly plausible. — Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026 While deep in the throes of his intestinal Hell, Tony has a series of fever dreams that start out as subtle warnings and end up practically spelling it out for him. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 But he is visited by Kanbei (Masaki Suda), an envoy from a different clan, who tells him that more and more factions are siding with Oda, spelling certain doom for Murashige. — Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 That summer, land next to the Okefenokee Swamp that was slated for a titanium mine was purchased by The Conservation Fund, spelling an end to a project some had feared could irreparably damage the fragile ecosystem. — Drew Kann, AJC.com, 20 July 2026 The point is to protect spouses by spelling this out before a split, when things — especially finances — can get messy, according to the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. — Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 1 July 2026 But the part of the building once covered with letters spelling the president’s name is now shrouded in a tarp. — Steven Sloan, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026 But the part of the building once covered with letters spelling the president's name is now shrouded in a tarp. — ABC News, 28 June 2026 The cruise turns into a disaster – perhaps inevitable with all of these particular personalities on board – potentially spelling a watery doom for all on the trip. — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spelling
Verb
  • Guzman was also charged with possessing a device for using, injecting or ingesting drugs, according to the complaint.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Gomez agreed on Monday to plead guilty to two counts of possessing child pornography, and in exchange, the other eight charges against him were dropped, court records obtained by the Idaho Statesman showed.
    — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Unions have rejected two BBC offers, meaning the risk of industrial action is increasing.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The researchers believe this number is likely to rise — El Nino is expected to last until the Northern Hemisphere spring, meaning its heat impacts will linger into the summer months.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Some of us would like to spend less time cursing sun damage, some of us have been honing a gentle routine for managing acne for years, and some of us want to smooth without exacerbating rosacea or eczema.
    — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Critics are cursing Practical Magic 2, the legasequel of the 1998 cult film.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Elisabeth Moss plays Atwood’s heroine, Offred, a name signifying that she has been assigned to Commander Fred Waterford, though her real name is June.
    — Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Each of the cubes, marking the hours, rotates at the top of the hour, with one cube in a lighter tone signifying the current time.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The dining room is striking, accented with emerald green tiles, and the outdoor tables sit beneath hanging plants that turn the space into its own tropical enclave.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Characterized by striking color palettes and graphic compositions, his images mix art, activism and popular culture.
    — Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The following table, like others below, shows their ages on June 1, 2030, with greens highlighting younger players and reds denoting those who’ll be over 30.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Eligible cars would receive special license plates denoting the car as a historic vehicle and be insured as collector motor vehicles.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • As John and Gates are playing cards, with the con man still working on charming the agent, the first guard assigned outside in the hallway drops.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Plant flowering shrubs or vines that can trail over the top, charming the neighbors while screening the view at the same time.
    — Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
Verb
  • Wells Fargo hiked its price target on Meta to $796 from $640, implying almost 20% upside for the stock.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz,Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The five national title favorites plus Indiana, Oregon and Texas Tech all have minus-odds, implying each have a greater than 50 percent chance to make the CFP.
    — Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

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“Spelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spelling. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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