spelling

verb

Definition of spellingnext
present participle of spell
1
as in possessing
to cast a spell on it was as if he had spelled the public into believing his ridiculous claims

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2
as in meaning
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind that summertime combination of hot temperatures and equally hot tempers can spell trouble

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Recent Examples of spelling Meanwhile, Agent 9 spent almost an entire hour spelling its name in cubes. — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026 The Corona Centennial High football team has an interesting blend of players spelling their similar first names differently, leaving coach Matt Logan to be the referee as to which parents got the spelling correct. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026 Instead of spelling the end of subscription growth, AI could instead put more pressure on companies to find new ways to convince customers of value. — Barbara Booth, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spelling
  1. possessing
  2. meaning
  3. cursing
  4. signifying
  5. striking
  6. denoting
  7. charming
  8. implying
Verb
  • Florida law requires that a judge be admitted to the Florida Bar for at least five years before taking office (with no requirement for actual experience, just the fact of possessing a law license).
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The prosecutions Seabright referred to were for Jaime Hector Ramirez, who is charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition and Tu Anh Tran, who is charged with possessing property stolen from interstate or foreign shipment.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of possessing
Verb
  • When less than 95% of a community is vaccinated for measles, herd immunity is lost, meaning there aren’t enough immune people to prevent the spread of infection.
    — Katie Lockwood, STAT, 28 Oct. 2026
  • If approved, all probate judge elections would become nonpartisan, meaning candidates would appear on the ballot without a political party next to their name, something that is already in effect for most judicial roles in the state.
    — Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of meaning
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  • Getting there is where experienced welders may start cursing at the menu.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Line judge Jeff Seeman was fined for apparently cursing at Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of cursing
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  • Mario Hernández, 69, owner of El Califa, the first taquería to win the coveted designation, watched as the new plaque — signifying only inclusion in the Michelin Guide, not a star — was hammered into the wall.
    — Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2026
  • In some states, officials will mark ballots with initials signifying an election judge reviewed the ballot or a counting tally.
    — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of signifying
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  • Earlier Friday, the Guard's navy said three other tankers caught fire after striking mines in the strait, Iranian state TV reported.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026
  • What stands out most prominently is its striking exterior, featuring Art Nouveau details, masonry turrets, and private front terraces.
    — Rachel Freundt, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of striking
Verb
  • The cinematic film follows a number of wrestlers in different stages of their careers, including a yokozuna, a title denoting the highest rank in professional sumo, over the course of a year.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of denoting
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  • 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
Definition of charming
Verb
  • The lawsuit is different from previous legal action against the president -- first, in that the plaintiffs are ordinary citizens, shifting the focus from news gatherers to news consumers, and thus implying a much larger pool of stakeholders.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Deutsche Bank also has a buy rating on the stock and raised its price target to $250 from $230, implying nearly 70% upside.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of implying

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