spelled

verb

past tense of spell
1
as in possessed
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 meant
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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Recent Examples of spelled The saint’s own name is spelled Aðeluuoldus. — Literary Hub, 25 June 2026 For many, the word holds a different meaning when spelled as one word or two. — Sarah Mupo, STAT, 9 June 2026 Well, in my defense, it could be spelled ROASE. — Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 10 June 2026 While these details matter, merely writing a person’s name as spelled is not an accomplishment; getting the pronunciation right should be the goal. — Rev. José Rodriguez, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026 Ho’s family is from Toisan, alternatively spelled as Taishan or Hoisan. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026 That previous version also incorrectly spelled Todd Swenson’s last name as Swensen. — John Ruwitch, NPR, 3 June 2026 Aaron Judge, the annual MVP candidate, is injured and typically that has spelled doom for the Yankees. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026 An Associated Press report at the time noted that Momand, whose surname was then spelled Mohmand, highlighted his prior role in a joint Soviet‑Afghan military effort to end an insurgency in his homeland. — ABC News, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spelled
  1. possessed
  2. meant
  3. struck
  4. signified
  5. cursed
  6. denoted
  7. enchanted
  8. implied
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  • Britain possessed the world's strongest navy, a professional army, immense financial resources, and global reach.
    — Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Connaughton possessed a rare talent for making dense economic matters accessible and easy for the public and reporters to understand, Richard Buttimer, dean of the Belk College of Business, told The Charlotte Observer Tuesday.
    — Chase Jordan July 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
Definition of possessed
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  • Still a problem was the camera’s smaller-than-usual three-minute film magazine, which meant changing magazines in the middle of intense dramatic scenes, a situation Nolan had to plan for.
    — Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The defense had argued to delay the hearing, saying in court filings this spring the high volume of discovery meant Robinson’s attorneys would be unable to adequately prepare.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of meant
Verb
  • The suspect’s vehicle entered a closed roadway on Interstate 20 at the 420 exit near Aledo and struck an 18-wheeler, the release states.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
  • According to the department, a third-party contractor accidentally struck a power line while working in the area, causing a brief power outage at the Adamsville Pump Station.
    — CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of struck
Verb
  • Democrats may be looking at a different kind of red wave this year based on Tuesday night’s primary results, a throwback to when the color red signified not the Republican Party, but socialism.
    — W. James Antle III, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2026
  • The acquisition of Celifie not only signified a major addition to the 2027 class, but also marked the start of the Bruins keeping homegrown talent in Los Angeles.
    — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026
Definition of signified
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  • The pseudonymous title character, a depressed, drunken, belligerent twenty-six-year-old advice columnist, has no real hardships of his own and is cursed by doubt.
    — Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 1 July 2026
  • Unlike Tithonus, cursed to age forever, electoral rules can and should be renewed.
    — Peter Gosselin, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
Definition of cursed
Verb
  • While there is no master list of PointSavers hotels or dates, they are clearly denoted in Marriott’s award night search results.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 6 May 2026
  • California is not experiencing a uniform decline in violent crime as denoted in the California Crime Statistics 2026.
    — Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Definition of denoted
Verb
  • Theron plays the nymph Calypso, who keeps Odysseus enchanted on her island for seven years.
    — Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The country was playing in the World Cup for just the third time and the run enchanted a nation that is normally far more interested in hockey than the pitch.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Definition of enchanted
Verb
  • The Swedish-Bosnian legend implied that success comes from hewing to national tradition.
    — Michael Morris, Time, 1 July 2026
  • Eastwood implied that some people in the entertainment industry want to be actors just to be famous.
    — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026
Definition of implied

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“Spelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spelled. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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