1
as in possessed
to cast a spell on
it was as if he had spelled the public into believing his ridiculous claims
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as in meant
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 spelled
That spelled an early end of the night for Dostal.
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Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
This story has been corrected to show the name of the 1937 law was spelled Marihuana, not Marijuana.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Wallstedt stopped 10 of 11 Ducks shots in the first period, then came out for the second wearing a jersey with his name spelled correctly and shut out Anaheim in the middle frame.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
Also spelled Vaisakhi, it is traditionally observed on the first day of the month of Vaishakha in the Hindu solar calendar, which falls in April on the Gregorian calendar.
—Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
It can also be spelled in a variety of ways, including Elliott.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Apr. 2026
Terms like gaman—spelled with the kanji 我 (ego, I, selfish, our, oneself) and 慢 (ridicule, laziness)—are proof of this, as are the kigo terms that describe the emotions of the changing seasons, like kachōfūgetsu—composed of the kanji 花 (flower), 鳥 (bird), 風 (wind), and月(moon).
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 9 Apr. 2026
Not familiar with peri peri chicken (often spelled piri piri)?
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
White, who spelled Elissa Ferguson at the half, had one save in the shootout that was pivotal.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
This story has been corrected to show the name of the 1937 law was spelled Marihuana, not Marijuana.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Wallstedt stopped 10 of 11 Ducks shots in the first period, then came out for the second wearing a jersey with his name spelled correctly and shut out Anaheim in the middle frame.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 15 Apr. 2026
Also spelled Vaisakhi, it is traditionally observed on the first day of the month of Vaishakha in the Hindu solar calendar, which falls in April on the Gregorian calendar.
—Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
It can also be spelled in a variety of ways, including Elliott.
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Apr. 2026
Terms like gaman—spelled with the kanji 我 (ego, I, selfish, our, oneself) and 慢 (ridicule, laziness)—are proof of this, as are the kigo terms that describe the emotions of the changing seasons, like kachōfūgetsu—composed of the kanji 花 (flower), 鳥 (bird), 風 (wind), and月(moon).
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 9 Apr. 2026
Not familiar with peri peri chicken (often spelled piri piri)?
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
White, who spelled Elissa Ferguson at the half, had one save in the shootout that was pivotal.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spelled
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Diego Simeone’s squad then came out like men possessed in the second half and managed to pull themselves level.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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An additional six unfired cartridges were attached with Velcro to the shotgun in a detachable ammunition carrier, and the defendant possessed another ten unfired cartridges in a small leather bag.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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British monarchs are subject to rules and norms meant to prevent them from taking overtly political stands.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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At that point, assistant states’ attorneys were arguing that Talley’s past criminal history meant he should be held pending trial for a pair of April 2025 charges alleging armed robbery and carjacking.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Eberechi Eze hit the post moments later after some dazzling footwork, before Erling Haaland struck the decisive goal for City five minutes later.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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He was struck by the team’s new facilities and the leadership in the organization.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Experts speculated that recalls of pandas in the United States and the United Kingdom signified the end of panda diplomacy.—
Chinatsu Tsuji,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
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When Italian luxury group Moncler selected IconSiam for its first shopping mall debut in Thailand, the decision signified a destination that aligns global luxury with cultural relevance, as brands prioritize openings in the right locations over rapid expansion.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Although the film never comes out and says it, Ohm was possibly conceived on these unhallowed grounds, so maybe he was just born cursed.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Based on the 1995 novel by Alice Hoffman, Practical Magic follows the witchy women of the Owens’ family, whose heartbroken ancestor cursed their bloodline so that any man who falls in love with an Owens woman dies a tragic death.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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It will be denoted at the top what time the general sale kicks off.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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From the restaurant servers to the concierges, everyone had a distinctive wardrobe that denoted their role in the Waldorf universe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Everyone was enchanted by the idea of Nicole as a pro wrestler.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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Irvi was enchanted and unnerved by Oaxaca’s clear blue skies, unmarred by skyscrapers.—
Caitlin Dickerson,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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Here, Venus sets the stage for romantic chemistry that is built upon what is said, texted, joked about and implied.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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Through amnesty, Johnson implied that these individuals, who had committed treason, had somehow been wronged.—
Horace D. Ballard,
Artforum,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Spelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spelled. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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