1
as in to possess
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 to mean
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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as in curse
a spoken word or set of words believed to have magic power
the witch cast a spell that turned the prince into a toad
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as in bout
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
a dizzy spell that caused me to fall
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3
as in while
an indefinite but usually short period of time
come rest a spell
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Recent Examples of spell
Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
The name means a small grocery or convenience store and is spelled quitanda in Portuguese.
—Tiffani Sherman, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 4 Feb. 2025
Part of the regime’s pressure tactics was to put him behind bars for spells, a warning to stop telling the truth about the attack, which the Assad regime and its ally Russia claimed was staged.
—Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Jan. 2025
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Verb
The Egyptian king, whose name is also spelled Ramses, was born in 1303 B.C. and died in 1213 B.C.
The tourism ministry said the restoration work is being done in collaboration with the National University of Cultural Heritage of Korea.
—Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
The name means a small grocery or convenience store and is spelled quitanda in Portuguese.
—Tiffani Sherman, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
Noun
Other ancient texts tend to provide recipes for healing that read more like magic spells than a medical how-to.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 4 Feb. 2025
Part of the regime’s pressure tactics was to put him behind bars for spells, a warning to stop telling the truth about the attack, which the Assad regime and its ally Russia claimed was staged.
—Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spell
Verb
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Human beings possess powers of emotional reasoning that give us an edge.—
Tara Sonenshine,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
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After a confrontation with the local shaman whose beliefs clash with her own, the missionary’s son (Klyne) is seemingly possessed by an ancient spirit.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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An illustrious modeling career means Elsesser is often jet-setting the globe, and as a result, her time at home has become her vacation time.—
Mayer Rus,
Architectural Digest,
11 Feb. 2025
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That doesn't necessarily mean spending thousands of dollars going back to school, said Catherine Fisher, a career expert at LinkedIn.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Glamour is a gift and a curse as Venus and Neptune align.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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Google / Ars Technica A cathartic curse eliminates the AI Overview in the results.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Teddi Mellencamp's health journey:TV personality undergoes 'pretty painful' surgery to treat melanoma Mellencamp's health revelation comes a little over a year after the reality TV star underwent surgery to treat her bout with skin cancer.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
12 Feb. 2025
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But, if both men get through their respective challenges, a potential meeting between the pair could become a viable option, especially if light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira turns his attention to heavyweight after his upcoming bout with Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Not enough urgency late, or early The Rangers got their only two power plays of the game in the final 6:15 while down a goal and managed one shot on goal between the power plays, one of which was a full six-on-four.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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Once in a while, a steer will break loose, causing the presenters to tense up.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Bloom reveals the pair hit it off straight away, and that he was especially charmed by how Barrymore, who began acting at only 11 months old, made an effort to connect with all of the kids on set, too.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Chiara de Rege’s recent client, a professional couple with a growing family, were charmed by a wall covering from the designer’s Maison C line, cladding a washroom in their former home with the pattern.—
Katherine Burns Olson,
Architectural Digest,
24 Jan. 2025
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But Butler’s debut signified the Warriors’ most hopeful moment in months, an introduction of a superstar who seems to blend well into their system, helps solve their biggest weaknesses and accentuates Curry, who has been dying for a co-star for a few seasons.—
Anthony Slater,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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Senior night signified the beginning of the end of an era for Alanas Castillo and his family.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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The amalgamation of memory, historical fact and artifice yield an engrossing incantation.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2024
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These works evoke the votive sculptures of ancient Egypt, where animals garnered more reverence than they do now, were seen as perhaps incantations of gods.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
17 Dec. 2024
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“Spell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spell. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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