as in to explain
to make plain or understandable
the dating applicant spelled out exactly what she wanted in a man
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Recent Examples of spell out
Also, William Saliba (£6.2m) might be set for a spell out of action judging by Mikel Arteta’s comments.
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Abdul Rehman, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
This mammal moment got a name that spelled out its newness: the Eocene, or dawn of the modern era.
—Caroline Winterer / Made By History, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
The 21-year-old has also had two spells out with hamstring problems this campaign and has yet to play a full 90 minutes since moving to Chelsea in the summer of 2023 from Southampton for an initial £53million.
—Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
One image even featured Leray's name spelled out in pink balloons.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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Abdul Rehman, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
This mammal moment got a name that spelled out its newness: the Eocene, or dawn of the modern era.
—Caroline Winterer / Made By History, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
The 21-year-old has also had two spells out with hamstring problems this campaign and has yet to play a full 90 minutes since moving to Chelsea in the summer of 2023 from Southampton for an initial £53million.
—Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
One image even featured Leray's name spelled out in pink balloons.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spell out
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The 22-year-old, who shared her story in a Reddit post this week, explained that her also 22-year-old girlfriend, Layne, had been out of town dealing with personal matters.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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During a press conference after the announcement, Cooper Manning explained how great the hospital is because his son, Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning, needed some treatment in the past.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
7 Feb. 2025
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The match dashboard below illustrates their dominance.—
Beren Cross,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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However, leaving it on while connected to an open network could expose it to security vulnerabilities, as illustrated by this viral Reddit post.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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But to clarify, this isn't your regular sweaty gym bun, the kind thrown up without a care.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
7 Feb. 2025
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Salles doesn’t clarify his viewpoint until the end, when Eunice ages into senility.—
Armond White,
National Review,
7 Feb. 2025
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Several impressive monologues, including a cynical diatribe from Ally in a restaurant that grounds much of the first act, demonstrate Ruben’s knack for keeping his actors in the same movie.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 Feb. 2025
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Chair Marissa Gillett has consistently demonstrated exceptional expertise, a deep commitment to Connecticut ratepayers, and an unwavering focus on grid reliability and environmental responsibility.—
Rep. Jaime Foster,
Hartford Courant,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Spell out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spell%20out. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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