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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2
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
Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Though new wage rates only apply to Wicks’ urban infill exemption, hammering out a deal with a major labor group allowing for pay significantly below prevailing wage would spell a significant shift in California labor policy.
—Ben Christopher, Mercury News, 27 June 2025
Larry Light, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
But as hiring has cooled over the past couple of years it's become harder for young people or those re-entering the workforce to find jobs, leading to longer job searches or longer spells of unemployment.
—arkansasonline.com, 4 July 2025
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Verb
Even the bedding in the sleeper cab has custom embroidery spelling our ‘500 CNG’.
—Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Though new wage rates only apply to Wicks’ urban infill exemption, hammering out a deal with a major labor group allowing for pay significantly below prevailing wage would spell a significant shift in California labor policy.
—Ben Christopher, Mercury News, 27 June 2025
Noun
The New York Yankees, the Montreal Canadians and the Boston Celtics stand out for their long spells of dominance.
—Larry Light, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
But as hiring has cooled over the past couple of years it's become harder for young people or those re-entering the workforce to find jobs, leading to longer job searches or longer spells of unemployment.
—arkansasonline.com, 4 July 2025
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Verb
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The Italian side possess a serious number of defenders who are simply not good enough to represent a club with ambitions of winning Serie A while competing in the UEFA Champions League.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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In 1940, the federal government enacted The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act prohibiting people from hunting, selling or possessing an eagle ‒ in effort to prevent further population decline.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
Verb
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That means one of those outfielders is likely to be traded or otherwise off the team in short order.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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That means Skenes, who was chosen for the July 15 All-Star Game, won’t be available to pitch this week when the Pirates face the Royals at Kauffman Stadium.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 July 2025
Noun
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The song breaks Booth's life-defining generational curse.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Ancient 'pharaoh's curse' fungus shows promise in killing cancer cells.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2025
Noun
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In September 2019, Poirier faced Khabib Nurmagomedov in a title unification bout.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Just four days after the bout, Chavez Jr. was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2025
Noun
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For a while now, Spider-Man fans have been hoping that Tom Holland’s MCU version, after messing around with galactic battles and the multiverse, may go back to his roots.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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For a while, companies might try to hold down their prices.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Even with the other guys' admonitions not to, under any circumstances, be themselves, Dee and Charlie's improbable success in charming these scions of the Philly upper crust had the guys — and us — both baffled and anxiously awaiting an ugly twist.—
Dennis Perkins,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
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On July 4, your celestial ruler, Venus, entered the sparkly and witty sign of Gemini, charming your ninth house of experience and self-discovery.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Today's the beginning of the Dry January campaign, signified by the color yellow.—
Maria Leontaras,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Its streamlined profile, outsole made for smooth transitions (courtesy of the segmented crash pad), and midsole that adapts to your unique speed and stride are all elements that signify the brand’s devotion to high-quality craftsmanship.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Then, in what might be one of the most fitting metaphors of parenting and family-building in horror-comedy history, everyone—Rohan, Josh, their parents, their partner's parents, and even their friend—start screaming the same garbled Latin incantation in an effort to confuse the demon.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
26 Mar. 2025
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Alice draws a circle around Lilia uttering some sort of incantation as Patti LuPone’s witch writhes on the floor in her glittery jump suit and orange coat.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2024
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“Spell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spell. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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