spells 1 of 2

noun

Definition of spellsnext
plural of spell
1
as in incantations
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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2
as in bouts
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder a dizzy spell that caused me to fall

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3
as in whiles
an indefinite but usually short period of time come rest a spell

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spells

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of spell
1
as in possesses
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 means
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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  1. bouts
  2. possesses
  3. means
  4. signifies
  5. seizures
  6. implies
  7. cases
  8. denotes
Noun
  • After initially stumbling out of the gate with Butler in and out of the lineup due to health issues, Miami has now won three straight bouts, and five of its last seven games.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The analysts expect bouts of volatility but think Lilly is a must-own core holding.
    Jim Cramer, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of bouts
Verb
  • Sanders possesses the requisite traits to be a solid starter.
    Gavino Borquez, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Every family possesses its own particularity, originality and essence.
    Holly Jones, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of possesses
Verb
  • That means not just naming your values and putting them in a frame on the boardroom wall, but also making a real effort to create and share stories that speak to those values.
    Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Despite the intense competition, the nascent growth of SASE means Palo Alto stock has the potential to keep rising, according to analysts.
    Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of means
Verb
  • According to Spirituality & Health, the cold moon signifies a time of rest, reflection and renewal.
    Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This announcement signifies the company’s ongoing commitment to expand its footprint slowly and carefully throughout the world’s most glamorous destinations.
    Caroline Tell, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of signifies
Noun
  • Reporters at those two publications, as well as at the Washington Post, were the targets of the media record seizures.
    Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The report by the DOJ's inspector general, Michael Horowitz, released Tuesday, highlights sweeping data seizures targeting two Democratic lawmakers, Representatives Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell, and 43 congressional staffers.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of seizures
Verb
  • As the name implies, this cleaner, infused with rosemary-leaf extract, will set you up for a good hair week, removing dirt, oil, and product build-up from your scalp and strands.
    Lisa DeSantis, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Grief has been called a journey, but a journey implies an endpoint.
    Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of implies
Noun
  • For The Times) Black youth make up about 40% of all cases of missing people in America but just 15% of the country’s overall youth population.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In most cases, yes, the joint and survivor option is best for married couples.
    Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of cases
Verb
  • One star denotes high-quality cooking worth a stop.
    Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
  • His rapid ascension from winning in the ARCA West Series at Phoenix Raceway to shining in NASCAR denotes a driver with remarkable potential and growth.
    Lydia Mee, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of denotes
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