1
as in to possess
to cast a spell on
it was as if he had spelled the public into believing his ridiculous claims
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in bout
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
a dizzy spell that caused me to fall
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in while
an indefinite but usually short period of time
come rest a spell
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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
Chris Klimek, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
Veiga picked up a calf injury early in Juventus’ 3-1 defeat against PSV on Wednesday, which could slow his progress, but the highly positive start to his loan spell raises interesting questions ahead of the summer.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spell
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
But she’s fallen under the spell of Reacher’s condescension.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 20 Feb. 2025
Veiga picked up a calf injury early in Juventus’ 3-1 defeat against PSV on Wednesday, which could slow his progress, but the highly positive start to his loan spell raises interesting questions ahead of the summer.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spell
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spell
Verb
-
The Sky still possess the No. 10 pick in the 2025 draft in addition to a pick swap with the Connecticut Sun in 2026.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
-
Her formula for entrepreneurial success also relies on the trait that many risk-taking business founders possess: embracing fear.—
Alexandra Ferreyros,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
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
-
At the time of the film’s release in theaters in October, both Crowe and Adria Petty talked with Variety about what the very belated re-release of the film after more than 40 years meant to them.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
The Chinese Communist Party is a curse upon the earth.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
19 Feb. 2025
-
Finishing fifth — or even fourth, as Liverpool managed last season — has historically been a bit of a curse, with teams struggling to build on their successes.—
Jessy Parker Humphreys,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
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
-
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
Noun
-
Something that had been anticipated for a while finally went down Wednesday night, adding to the already excitable atmosphere pulsating throughout Crypto.com Arena.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2025
-
The surgeon general’s advisory kind of validates my sober life choices, but that research has really been out there for a while.—
Jessi Roti,
Bon Appétit,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Instead, he’s charmed by the place and the people in this airy rom-com directed by Mark Waters.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
-
Switch games are rarely the most visually astounding on a technical level, although developers often work near-miracles with smart art direction, crafting worlds full of wonder and charm.—
Matt Kamen,
WIRED,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
The Republican Party mentioned education 31 times in their 1980 Republican Platform, signifying the immediate concern of education policy and a shift towards bipartisan focus on schooling issues.—
Mallory Hutchings-Tryon / Made by History,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
-
The researchers concluded that the uptick in online searches signifies the need for public health officials to stay in front of the issue of gambling addiction, including through research and a comprehensive health care response.—
Erik Ortiz,
NBC News,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Endgame sorceries, mob-melting moves, and ground-shaking incantations can be yours in next to no time.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
-
The amalgamation of memory, historical fact and artifice yield an engrossing incantation.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2024
Cite this Entry
“Spell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spell. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share