1
as in incantations
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 bouts
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
a dizzy spell that caused me to fall
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3
as in whiles
an indefinite but usually short period of time
come rest a spell
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1
as in possesses
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 means
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 Synonyms for spells
Noun
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Years before launching The Joe Rogan Experience in 2009, the star made a name for himself as an actor, comedian, and TV personality, appearing in the sitcoms Hardball and NewsRadio, and serving as a color commentator at UFC bouts.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024 -
Your sleep may also become more refreshing, with fewer bouts of insomnia.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Glamour,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Meanwhile, Ralph Lauren possesses the global diversification and pricing power to limit downside risk induced by tariffs.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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Higgins also has the positional flexibility to line up as a slot receiver, possesses excellent ball skills and is a smooth route runner.—
Tashan Reed,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Validation means recognizing and accepting an employee’s feelings, fostering a supportive and understanding environment that boosts morale and productivity.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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The victory means more for Roberson and than just beating an Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland B Conference private school.—
Craig J. Clary,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The celestial event signifies the first day of winter, astronomically.—
Amanda Cappelli,
CBS News,
21 Dec. 2024
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The number two signifies duality and calls for unity, Jenn King, cosmic numerologist, tells USA TODAY.—
Olivia Munson,
USA TODAY,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Lead poisoning, meanwhile, can be difficult to detect, but even small amounts can cause health problems in children, including developmental delays, learning difficulties and seizures.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Jan. 2025
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Taking a dosage too high could result in seizures and hospitalization.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Headlights, as the name implies, point forward on your bike and are designed to illuminate your path.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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The effort, still in its earliest stages, is designed to dream up a new future for 324 acres of land — including the fairgrounds and two adjacent sites — that will be realized in full, as the name implies, in 2050.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There doesn't seem to be enough votes on the court to wade back into the issue — at least not now, or not through the specific cases they've been presented with so far.—
April Rubin,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
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In some cases, including Louisiana, congressional maps get redrawn to ensure minority voters represent a majority of those within a district.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
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That denotes a passport used for official state business, issued to government officials on foreign work trips and military personnel stationed abroad, according to an edict published by the Russian government and a document on the Russian foreign ministry’s website.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
4 Mar. 2025
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The word ‘character’ denotes something less than attractive.—
Todd Leopold,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Spells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spells. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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