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
The amendment did not spell out how the commission would operate, and amid that ambiguity, lawmakers took it upon themselves to pass laws governing the commission’s operations and investigations.
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Jacob Orledge, ProPublica, 6 Jan. 2025
Weeks later, during a preseason game, the Indianapolis Colts’ 65-year-old owner spelled out his hopes for the coming season.
—Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Senate Bill 206 spells out that that those receiving housing assistance, veterans' benefits, Social Security and other kinds of benefits or subsidies would be covered by the new anti-discrimination provision.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 31 Dec. 2024
The records don't spell out why the trust didn't give back all the Dolan donations, which raised ethics concerns earlier this year as a result of the billionaire MSG owner's extensive business interests before Adams' administration.
—Chris Sommerfeldt The New York Daily News (tns), arkansasonline.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Jacob Orledge, ProPublica, 6 Jan. 2025
Weeks later, during a preseason game, the Indianapolis Colts’ 65-year-old owner spelled out his hopes for the coming season.
—Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Senate Bill 206 spells out that that those receiving housing assistance, veterans' benefits, Social Security and other kinds of benefits or subsidies would be covered by the new anti-discrimination provision.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 31 Dec. 2024
The records don't spell out why the trust didn't give back all the Dolan donations, which raised ethics concerns earlier this year as a result of the billionaire MSG owner's extensive business interests before Adams' administration.
—Chris Sommerfeldt The New York Daily News (tns), arkansasonline.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Honoring your own culture An effective way to navigate these conversations is by explaining to your child that their friend's hairstyle is a way of honoring their culture—and that your child can celebrate their own culture, too.Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 14 Jan. 2025
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Its location right on the edge of Central Park, the fact that it's furnished, and has access to luxurious building amenities explains some of that figure.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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The long history of the Fighting Irish illustrates the way faith and football can aid assimilation, strengthen community, and evangelize non-believers.Hunter M. Hampton / Made by History, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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Approaches like the Future Supplier Initiative, which collaborates with brands to reduce the cost of capital for loans that can accelerate decarbonization, or H&M Group’s Green Fashion Initiative (GFI) illustrate how joint responsibility can drive meaningful change.Lewis Perkins, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2025
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The spokesperson clarified that Willis had not granted permission for the song's use at rallies because it was not legally required.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Bob clarified that all the traitors agreed a housewife should go and that Dorinda would be the first.Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 14 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, the company’s founders, Job Lam and Lawrence Cheng, generously matched Bentley’s campaign proceeds, while colleagues and their families came together to demonstrate an extraordinary level of support that fueled his record-breaking success.Forbes, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Patients treated with decisions guided by the platform demonstrated an 83% greater benefit than those treated with the standard of care of a doctor's choice.Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Spell out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spell%20out. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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