spell out

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.

She didn’t spell out what this all meant, but it seemed to imply that Erika was raised to be a Project Looking Glass agent assigned to handle Charlie.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

Moore has also tried to walk a fine line on the LAFD’s after-action report, which was meant to spell out mistakes and suggest measures to avoid repeating them.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

The "border defence strategy" outlined in the bill does not spell out how exactly ships will be prevented from crossing Italy's waters or by whom.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Sterner tests will await world number 13 Draper, who is ranked 300 places above Durasovic, but he will be relieved to have rattled through a convincing win after a long spell out.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

While he did not spell out what this meant, I had a notion of what he was talking about, and I merely nodded.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela