as in explains
to make plain or understandable
the dating applicant spelled out exactly what she wanted in a man
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Recent Examples of spells out
The agreement spells out sanctions relief for Iran and calls for the creation of a $300 billion economic development fund.
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Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
The agreement says the US will issue waivers allowing Iran to export oil and spells out provisions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, among other measures.
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Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Each piece spells out a message—happiness, beauty, and magnificence—in the ancient pictorial writing.
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Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
The remainder of the letter spells out multiple allegations, which Tufty contests.
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Eric Adler
june 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
In most cases, the deceased names an executor in their will, a document that spells out what should happen to their assets after death.
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James Malm,
The Conversation,
1 June 2026
Driving the Conversation Mina Kimes spells out success For my money, the smartest on-air talent in sports media is ESPN’s Mina Kimes.
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Dan Shanoff,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
The consent decree spells out the back pay 26 workers will get for work they should have been paid between 2019 and 2023.
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Esme Murphy,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
On its website, the IRS spells out the new deduction amounts available at different income levels.
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
The agreement says the US will issue waivers allowing Iran to export oil and spells out provisions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, among other measures.
—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Each piece spells out a message—happiness, beauty, and magnificence—in the ancient pictorial writing.
—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
The remainder of the letter spells out multiple allegations, which Tufty contests.
—
Eric Adler
june 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
In most cases, the deceased names an executor in their will, a document that spells out what should happen to their assets after death.
—
James Malm,
The Conversation,
1 June 2026
Driving the Conversation Mina Kimes spells out success For my money, the smartest on-air talent in sports media is ESPN’s Mina Kimes.
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Dan Shanoff,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
The consent decree spells out the back pay 26 workers will get for work they should have been paid between 2019 and 2023.
—
Esme Murphy,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
On its website, the IRS spells out the new deduction amounts available at different income levels.
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spells out
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The combination probably explains the excessive growth, turning the water surface an opaque green and preventing onlookers from seeing the new blue hue of the concrete basin.
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Leus explains that the INXS tune was important to the filmmakers and encapsulated the relationship between Jo and Raissa.
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What this illustrates, though, is that nations vying for AI power understand that there’s more than one way to skin a cat.
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While removal from the Dow did not necessarily cause Intel's rebound, still, the performance illustrates why index deletion does not always lead to further losses, especially for struggling stocks.
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The Davines Heart of Glass Silkening Shampoo is a toning shampoo for blonde and gray hair that gently clarifies and banishes brassiness.
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This article clarifies that this promise is about expanding opportunity for all to pursue success, not guaranteeing identical outcomes.
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While generative AI has reignited concerns about AI taking over jobs, Oracle demonstrates one way AI can contribute to job losses beyond direct human replacements.
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Commissioning the spacecraft ahead of schedule and immediately starting orbital maneuvers demonstrates the ability to respond rapidly during a crisis.
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“Spells out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spells%20out. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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