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
There are elements of CISA, the elections security mission specifically, that was clearly spelled out in Project 2025 as a distraction, as something that's not core.
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CBS News, 9 Feb. 2025
The penalties spelled out under the legislative proposals could be a deterrent, said Amy Wade-Carotenuto, executive director at the Flagler Humane Society in Palm Coast.
—Ella Thompson, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
To override Taylor’s veto, a two-thirds vote of the council — six members — will be needed, Weiss spelled out at this week’s meeting.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
But Trump laid out his clearest message yet on tariffs during an address to House Republicans on Monday, spelling out what imports his administration plan to tax first.
—David Goldman, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025
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CBS News, 9 Feb. 2025
The penalties spelled out under the legislative proposals could be a deterrent, said Amy Wade-Carotenuto, executive director at the Flagler Humane Society in Palm Coast.
—Ella Thompson, Sun Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
To override Taylor’s veto, a two-thirds vote of the council — six members — will be needed, Weiss spelled out at this week’s meeting.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
But Trump laid out his clearest message yet on tariffs during an address to House Republicans on Monday, spelling out what imports his administration plan to tax first.
—David Goldman, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spell out
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Investigating the Link Between Cholesterol and Dementia Previous research has found a connection between cholesterol levels and cognitive health, Ryan explained.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
7 Feb. 2025
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Mark explained that some fabrics are better for business suits, others for leisure suits.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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Trump’s approach to Greenland illustrates a key principle of effective statecraft: leveraging rhetoric to influence allies and adversaries alike.—
Ryan P. Burke,
Orlando Sentinel,
14 Feb. 2025
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Both locations seek to illustrate the connection between professional work and nature.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
14 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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Putin’s reckless gamble in Ukraine demonstrated his willingness to sacrifice lucrative economic ties to Europe for glory.—
Sergey Radchenko,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Feb. 2025
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Paleontologists have been working in the Fayum for over a century, but the Sallam Lab demonstrated there is more to discover in this remarkable region.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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