spelling

Definition of spellingnext
present participle of spell

Example Sentences

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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
Verb
  • The terms of his release prohibited him from possessing firearms or committing another federal, state or local crime.
    — CBS Baltimore, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • New details have emerged regarding the arrest of Thomas Markle, Meghan Markle’s father, on charges of possessing child pornography.
    — Antonella Rossi, Vanity Fair, 11 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The food is all halal, meaning its meat preparation is aligned with Muslim dietary beliefs.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Both Singapore and Hong Kong are still developing their local clearing infrastructure, Kavalis said, meaning neither has yet established the kind of deep trading ecosystem that underpins London’s dominance.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Conveniently, Santiago lies just south of the Maipo Valley, which is famed for bold Cabernet Sauvignons and also home to the striking new Centro del Vino from Concha y Toro, Latin America’s largest wine producer.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Officials said the tanker lost control before striking the American Heritage.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2026
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
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
  • The analysts cut their price target to $400 from $450, though still implying nearly 20% upside from yesterday's close.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Trump was implying Ukraine was in a weak negotiating position and did not have the military resources to fight against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
    — Tom Jurkowsky, Baltimore Sun, 2 Nov. 2026

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“Spelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spelling. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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