as in to dot
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
the baker freckled the frosting with flakes of coconut
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Recent Examples of freckle
Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2023
Steamed rockfish, which a server compares to clam chowder, delivers on the promise with a moat of diced potatoes, bacon and milky sauce around the entree, freckled with scallion ash, a handy way to deal with the abundance of scallions in the kitchen.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2023
Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
Some people are lucky enough to be naturally graced with freckles, but for those who aren’t, there’s a beauty hack to get the look: the best freckle pens.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Tradition is salmon flavored with kelp and freckled with white sesame seeds.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2023
Steamed rockfish, which a server compares to clam chowder, delivers on the promise with a moat of diced potatoes, bacon and milky sauce around the entree, freckled with scallion ash, a handy way to deal with the abundance of scallions in the kitchen.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2023
Noun
Now, that’s nearly gone, showing only a ghostly impression against the freckles on his skin.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
Some people are lucky enough to be naturally graced with freckles, but for those who aren’t, there’s a beauty hack to get the look: the best freckle pens.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freckle
Verb
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And today, over a century after logging ceased in 1918, Converse Basin Grove remains a patchwork of young conifer plantations and open meadows dotted with massive stumps.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Inside, three bedrooms and four baths are spread across almost 2,300 square feet of multi-level living space boasting a mix of stone and wide-plank French oak floors, arched doorways, and whitewashed wood-beam ceilings dotted with skylights.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Phelps is eventually revealed to be the IMF mole and dies while trying to flee (for good, this time).—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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But in November 2024, a nurse friend shared her concerns about the mole, prompting the 46-year-old mom of one to see her doctor about the mark on her skin.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
12 May 2025
Verb
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There are access points sprinkled across the waterfront.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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The company has infused AI into its products for corporate office workers and developers, betting that systems that can sprinkle intelligence and automation into the workplace will more than make up for the tens of billions Microsoft has spent on servers and data centers to power those products.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
20 May 2025
Noun
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The circular birthmark is located on her right thigh Jenna Bush Hager is opening up like never before.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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The most visible part of the birthmark, up to the elbow, had gone.—
Geoff Dyer,
Harpers Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Then, once completed, pasting begins, where mud from the henna plant is placed atop the area to stain.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
22 May 2025
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Plus, the matte, two-tone color scheme helps resist staining, maintaining the spoons' stylish appeal over time.—
Toby Rose,
Parents,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Some leaf-mining insects make distinct patterns, like squiggles or serpentine shapes, while others make irregular blotches, like this species.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
8 May 2025
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Black panthers, as they are colloquially named, are a color variation of a leopard with fully black fur or large blotches of black spots on a dark background color, according to Britannica.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Still, the political digs are peppered in the string.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2025
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Relying heavily on his four-seam fastball, Ryan peppered the zone and struck out the side in the second and third innings.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Noun
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The skin’s appearance after a flare can also differ, with those with dark skin often experiencing more hyperpigmentation (dark patches) and hypopigmentation (light splotches) than those with fair skin.—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Allure,
18 Apr. 2025
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Shards of glass and splotches of blood were found nearby.—
Jean Casarez,
CNN Money,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Freckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freckle. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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