spelling

Definition of spellingnext
present participle of spell

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Recent Examples of spelling 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 However, in recent years, it has been used to symbolize ‘White power’, with the three remaining fingers spelling W for White and the thumb and index finger enabling a P to be drawn for Power. Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 15 June 2026 Tatis in right field means is Sung-Mun Song at second base for the first time since May 15 and in the field for the first time since spelling Xander Bogaerts at shortstop on May 23. Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spelling
Verb
  • Sheriff’s officials said he previously had been arrested on suspicion of possessing an assault weapon and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Anyone possessing marijuana for personal use can be jailed for a month, while distribution and sales are punishable by up to 10 years’ imprisonment depending on the amount seized.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Chennai claimed him as Thala, a Tamil word meaning leader that functions as something closer to a title of devotion.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • When Galileo orbited Jupiter, its high-gain antenna did not fully deploy, meaning the probe was never able to record detailed video of Jupiter's atmosphere as hoped.
    Tariq Malik, Space.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Obumseli chronicled their arguments in a series of recordings, which caught Clenney angrily screaming, berating and cursing him out using racist slurs.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Medusa is raped by Poseidon, but because Poseidon raped her in Athena’s temple, Athena takes it as an affront and blames Medusa, cursing her by turning her hair into snakes.
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • After the match, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins shared a fist bump, signifying the end of the Shield lore in WWE.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The word repair originates from the Latin reparare, signifying restoration and return.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • But the Owens family’s 300-year-old curse carries one generation forward, striking Sally’s daughter Kylie and her lover (Xolo Maridueña), who gets hit by a car while bicycling with several bouquets of roses.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Investigators allege Zhengfeng then approached the open trunk and fired a gun into it before deputies returned fire, striking him.
    Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • There’s one shaped like a hand grenade; another bears a white-sheet-ghost novelty trinket over the lid, denoting a ghost pepper sauce.
    Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The system relies on five microelectrode arrays surgically installed in Thomas’ brain, which machine learning algorithms then interpret brain signals denoting movement with nearly 85 percent accuracy.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Still, there’s something that feels small about this particular story, charming enough in the moment and almost instantly forgettable the moment the credits roll.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
Verb
  • Susquehanna recently raised its price target to $500 from $450, implying 5% upside from Friday's close in its earnings preview.
    Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
  • In addition, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh has repeatedly asserted that inflation needs to be lower to hit the FOMC’s targets, perhaps implying a need for higher interest rates to achieve that.
    Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

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