Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for spell. Search instead for spel.
Definitions

spell

[spel] / spɛl /






VERB
give rest, relief
Synonyms
Antonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

With Australia 2-0 up in the series, Wood averaged 90.4mph on day one and transformed the series in an electric spell of pace bowling, famously dismissing Australia opener Usman Khawaja.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

He added that recent talk of slowing AI progress could spell trouble for earnings.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

But she was “kind almost to a fault,” said Landers, a contractor who lived with her for a spell in his 20s and worked in the cafe.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

Officials said the new legislation would spell out thresholds before the labor minister can bring an end to a labor disruption.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

“You don’t have to spell those words,” I told Mrs. Leftwich.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson

Naming a trust as the beneficiary instead, with distribution terms spelled out, gives you far more control over timing and outcome.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

This ambition is spelled out in the new US National Security Strategy, and Rubio, himself of Cuban heritage, is its chief architect.

From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026

It has also not ruled out backing reform proposals but has not spelled out what specific plans it could support.

From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026

That this was a Northern band all along is spelled out explicitly in “Kingston Girl.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

Aru felt silly for hoping their soul dads would care more, but it didn’t stop her from looking at the sky, wondering if she might see a message spelled out in lightning.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi

Giles Mason, who runs the Take 5 to Stop Fraud campaign at UK Finance which represents the banking and finance industry, said scam emails used to be "riddled with spelling mistakes, poor grammar".

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

Meta is reassuring potential Musers by spelling out “first-of-its-kind privacy, safety, and security protections,” including “Sentinel” agents to approve each Muse agent’s work.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

A trust gives you more control by spelling out your wishes in detail.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026

What remains unclear is whether superstars such as Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau will find that palatable or seek a path back to the PGA Tour—potentially spelling the end for LIV.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

“I expect you to get a perfect score on your next spelling test, Albie.”

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff

The letter, sent on behalf of the King, spelt out the non-working royal status of Prince Harry and Meghan.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

Although not spelt out precisely during the interview, the implication of Block’s trade rationale is that higher unemployment means economic weakness and this would in turn lead to deteriorating corporate financials.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 1, 2026

A truck carrying Hatton's yellow three-wheeler car was at the head of the funeral procession, with the name "Ricky" spelt out in flowers.

From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2025

Absent from the stamps is original member Brian McFadden, who spelt his name Bryan during his time with the band.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2025

But my name was on the envelope, and spelt correctly, an unusual thing.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier




Vocabulary lists containing spell


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember new words for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com