1
as in to possess
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 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
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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
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as in bout
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
a dizzy spell that caused me to fall
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3
as in while
an indefinite but usually short period of time
come rest a spell
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Recent Examples of spell
Maya Silver, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
But the insider selling that is to come, and the corporate financing that must come, will spell the end of the upward spiral.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2025
Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
Dust off your spell books and ready your wands, because there are many charms to cast in the Forbidden Forest.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Porto Cristo, Mallorca, Spain The island of Mallorca (also spelled Majorca) sits dead center on the path of totality.
—Maya Silver, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
But the insider selling that is to come, and the corporate financing that must come, will spell the end of the upward spiral.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
The exhibition blends film nostalgia with modern technology, giving visitors a chance to cast spells through motion sensors, conjure their Patronus on a digital screen and test their potion making skills.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
Dust off your spell books and ready your wands, because there are many charms to cast in the Forbidden Forest.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2025
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Verb
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This role has traditionally been reserved for players with the greatest flair, possessing an ability to open up defences with their deftness of touch and eye for a pass.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The additional charges include robbery, theft, violation of the Uniform Firearms Act, tampering with evidence, abuse of a corpse, conspiracy, obstruction of justice and possessing an instrument of crime.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That means two down days per week for the whole squad, thus three days are disrupted by a single game.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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This means identifying key traits in founders that indicate a startup will succeed.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
25 Oct. 2025
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But, because of the fragile nature of the pumpkin, Bierton understands that it’s not meant to last, which is both a blessing and a curse.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The pic, from director Marcel Walz and Anathema LLC, follows what happens when a carefree night of partying takes a sinister turn when a group of friends stumble upon an ancient curse and are forced to survive until dawn as a malevolent force begins hunting them.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
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This bout features four women who have made significant names for themselves across various promotions.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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On the sports front, Sarandos said Netflix remained focused on big live events, which includes the recent live super middleweight championship bout between Terence Crawford and Canelo Álvarez that attracted over 41 million viewers.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Most regulars have known this was coming for a while now.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Undoubtedly, the loss will sting for a while, but Velin is proud of what the Panthers showed.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Poetic Justice starred Jackson as Justice, a poet mourning the loss of her boyfriend, who’s charmed by an aspiring rapper and mailman, Lucky (Shakur).—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Swift’s fans were charmed by the gesture.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Elsewhere in the Variety interview, Shakira noted that Bad Bunny's ascension signifies the rise of Spanish-language pop around the world.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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And how hot would the Universe have gotten, at maximum, once inflation came to an end and the Universe became filled with matter and radiation, signifying the start of the hot Big Bang?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Oct. 2025
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There’s a little bit of mystery with the spirits, incantations and rituals.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Aug. 2025
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How to turn a human into a statistic, an alien, an enemy combatant–transformations worked not through incantation, but through the movement of paper in government offices.—
Celia Bell
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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“Spell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spell. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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