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
Nicholas Komu, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Marte plans to take reps in center field this spring, and the Mets are discussing using him in left to spell Brandon Nimmo on occasion.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2025
Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Eruzione spent a lengthy spell as a hockey color commentator for NBC and FOX, including calling the action for five Olympiads, which put him up close to the intensity of international play.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2025
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Verb
But political decisions made thousands of miles away might spell the end of his short life.
—Nicholas Komu, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Marte plans to take reps in center field this spring, and the Mets are discussing using him in left to spell Brandon Nimmo on occasion.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2025
Noun
But the loss that brought a thudding end to an encouraging spell of form for Vitor Pereira’s side did offer a worrying glimpse into what may lie ahead.
—Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Eruzione spent a lengthy spell as a hockey color commentator for NBC and FOX, including calling the action for five Olympiads, which put him up close to the intensity of international play.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spell
Verb
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Lori had Chad evaluate her children's spirits to determine if they were possessed by demons.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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For example, college degrees can indicate that candidates possess valuable skills like the ability to succeed in unstructured environments or present coherent arguments.—
Ishan Gupta,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Kairos reactors also run at lower power and lower pressure than traditional reactors, which means lower risk.—
David Pogue,
CBS News,
9 Mar. 2025
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At the time, Honest Tea was packaged in a 16.9 ounce bottle (500 ml), which meant our Honey Green tea, which had 70 calories, was going to be banned while a 200-calorie Snapple Peach Tea in a 16 ounce bottle would keep its place on the shelf.—
Seth Goldman,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As the phenomena intensify, Skye realizes she may have been marked by the same curse that claimed so many lives before her.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Episode 5 - Le Curse of Leclerc: Charles Leclerc breaks the Monaco curse in this episode by winning the Grand Prix and explaining the emotional importance of the feat.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Aries season starts March 20, inspiring an energized bout of spring cleaning and organizing in your home.—
Nina Kahn,
StyleCaster,
24 Feb. 2025
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Beginning with the aforementioned big trade for Hunter, the Cavs have added three players this month who are rugged, physical defenders on the wing, either by going outside the team to get them or, in Dean Wade’s case, activating him after a month-long bout with injury.—
Joe Vardon,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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For a while, billboard companies could only prune trees and branches to maintain visibility.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2025
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Personalized music remixing has been something promised by advocates for AI in the future of streaming services for a while.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Finally, bloodsuckers from The Sims 4 Vampires can simply charm the burglar into leaving — after taking a quick sip from her, of course.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Set on a slope above the village where Roger Moore lived, skied, charmed, and died, it is set on 45,000 acres overlooking a large swimming pool and a small, frozen lake.—
Rachel Johnson,
airmail.news,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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This commitment signifies a departure from traditional norms, a bold strategy aiming to redefine consumer expectations.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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However, tongue bleeding can also signify other conditions, including vitamin deficiency, infections, or cancer.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2025
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The story ends in the village of Hammondsport, where Drew was killed, with a kind of incantation of the cycle of life on Keuka Lake.—
Willing Davidson,
The New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2025
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Endgame sorceries, mob-melting moves, and ground-shaking incantations can be yours in next to no time.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Spell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spell. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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