spells out

present tense third-person singular of spell out

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of spells out Demand for the now hybrid-only compact SUV is so high that Toyota’s three plants building the RAV4 haven’t been able to keep up, as Car and Driver spells out. Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 Confirm which pests are covered, what the cancellation terms are, and whether the service agreement spells out what’s included and excluded. Jay Sparks, USA Today, 15 July 2026 As the name spells out, CeraViva Edible Melting Candles are … well …. Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026 The deal also spells out that any footage generated by AI will be under a director’s control. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 26 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spells out
Verb
  • There are a lot of caveats that education reporter Martha Dalton explains neatly for us.
    Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
  • All of that perhaps explains why Rodgers, who grew up in an evangelical Christian environment, may have rejected his family for a time.
    Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • The Howard episode dramatically illustrates two seemingly contradictory facts about the 10 private and 10 public schools honored on Forbes’ first-ever ranking of America’s Top HBCUs.
    Asia Alexander, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The backtracking illustrates how the politics of criminal justice have shifted since 2020, posing dilemmas for Democrats’ midterm strategy and their ability to enact their preferred solutions.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • The article clarifies that prohibiting a bonnet, a private hair covering, differs fundamentally from discriminating against natural Black hair.
    Tee Wilson, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Despite Shai saying that Ava and Rowan encouraged him to tell Hudson about Ariana and Liam, Ava clarifies that that never happened.
    Tom Smyth, Vulture, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • There’s another comparison between Homer and the Bible that demonstrates parallels between Jesus and Odysseus while asserting Jesus’ superiority,MacDonald says.
    John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Through her writing, Bowser demonstrates her commitment to illuminating the untold, challenging perspectives and igniting conversations that resonate beyond the headlines.
    Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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“Spells out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spells%20out. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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