1
as in possessing
to cast a spell on
it was as if he had spelled the public into believing his ridiculous claims
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2
as in meaning
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
that summertime combination of hot temperatures and equally hot tempers can spell trouble
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Recent Examples of spelling
There are families, couples, and groups of friends dressed in triple-ply cashmere among other outfits spelling quiet luxury.
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Maddalena Fossati, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Lightfoot performed well when rushing the passer when spelling Bain and Mesidor.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Steer, a Gold Glove finalist at first base in his first full season there, can also play second base, third base and the outfield, spelling other players in the field.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Her occupational therapists helped her practice tasks like holding a pencil and spelling her name.
—Victoria Mejicanos, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
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Maddalena Fossati, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Lightfoot performed well when rushing the passer when spelling Bain and Mesidor.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Steer, a Gold Glove finalist at first base in his first full season there, can also play second base, third base and the outfield, spelling other players in the field.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Her occupational therapists helped her practice tasks like holding a pencil and spelling her name.
—Victoria Mejicanos, Time, 7 Jan. 2026
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Andrey Lopez is facing eight charges related to selling, possessing and delivering drugs, including marijuana, psilocybin and an opioid, his arrest report read.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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Despite possessing PhDs—her mother in chemistry and her father in architecture—her parents initially struggled to get work after immigrating.—
Kemi Alemoru,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2026
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The backstory Amanyara is a portmanteau of Aman, meaning ‘peace’ in Sanskrit, and Yara, meaning ‘place’ in the language of the Arawak people who once lived on Turks and Caicos.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Additional elective teachers and administrative support increase staffing costs, meaning the program requires higher enrollment to remain financially sustainable.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Davidson’s Tourette’s causes involuntary tics, and he was heard cursing throughout the show, however the BBC failed to censor the N-word during its broadcast, causing further harm.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2026
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Jones also played two tapes in which Karen can be heard screaming and cursing at her daughter.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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Reviews have been mixed, with some critics embracing Gyllenhaal’s bold vision and others dismissing it as a whole lot of sound and fury, signifying zilch.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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Other songwriters might opt to wring notes of sadness from the whole squad getting hitched, but this one is winking at the listener, signifying the end of his seclusion in Europe and the embrace of fans who haven’t had an audience with him in a long time.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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Campsites gone fancy led the change, taking advantage of the area’s striking scenery and abundance of wide-open spaces.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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As companies restructure roles around AI tools, enterprises are racing to upskill employees—and the numbers are striking.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Without a letter denoting a political party next to their name on the ballot, independent candidates have historically gotten lost in the mix.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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On an easel, a map of the Middle East, with American flag pins denoting US military positions.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
5 Mar. 2026
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If your Valentine loves sliders, celebrate by charming your sweetie at the burger joint known for its tiny burgers.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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That group of Democrats sees Mamdani as having scored a political victory by charming the president.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
28 Nov. 2025
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Futures market pricing is implying almost no chance of a rate cut, according to the CME Group's FedWatch gauge.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Tab key now just shows a symbol implying that function, rather than the word.—
Joe Osborne,
PC Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Spelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spelling. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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