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
This is in keeping with many of the other odd choices this season, like spelling out Abby’s motivation during Joel’s murder scene, or moving the porch scene – the final scene from the game – up to last week’s flashback episode.
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
That’s where Capone decided to add the watch’s signature bling, spelling out his initials with 90 single-cut diamonds.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
Cudi was sworn in and, as directed, stated and spelled out his legal name, Scott Mescudi.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 22 May 2025
The district the following year spent millions making the mural a permanent installation, replacing traditional asphalt with colored pavers to spell out its eponymous phrase.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
That’s where Capone decided to add the watch’s signature bling, spelling out his initials with 90 single-cut diamonds.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 May 2025
Cudi was sworn in and, as directed, stated and spelled out his legal name, Scott Mescudi.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 22 May 2025
The district the following year spent millions making the mural a permanent installation, replacing traditional asphalt with colored pavers to spell out its eponymous phrase.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spell out
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Furthermore these efforts should also find ways to explain the costs of AI use from an environmental perspective.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Nivola in Lochlan’s season-ending near-death experience and Koch in a one-take episode in which Erik explains to his attorney the abuse within the Menendez household.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
7 June 2025
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Rahm, who took 35 putts, was asked if his score could illustrate how tough Oakmont was playing.—
Apress,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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But this kind of analysis helps illustrate who benefits and who is hurt by a bill.—
Emily Badger,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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Use these prompts to clarify thinking, then test insights through actual leadership situations.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Before she’s had time to clarify matters, a TV monitor in the bank lobby shows live news reportage, casting her as the alleged perpetrator of a hostage crisis the whole city is watching unfold.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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Not least the fact that clubs other than City will be monitoring Gibbs-White’s position, with the 26-year-old England international having demonstrated his value emphatically again during a season in which Forest pushed for a top-five finish for many months.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Other journalists had excoriated McCarthy earlier, in print and on the radio, but Murrow met the medium and the moment in 1954, demonstrating the senator’s smear tactics and stirring a severe public backlash.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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“Spell out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spell%20out. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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