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as in dotted
marked with spots
the spotted tablecloth clashed with the stripes on the wallpaper
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as in colored
having blotches of two or more colors
not surprisingly, the white cow and black bull had a spotted calf
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as in sprinkled
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
to give the effect of sunlight on water, the artist spotted the lake in his painting with flecks of gold paint
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as in noticed
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
I spotted both of them as they tried to sneak out the back door
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as in sprayed
to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on
the TV networks had spotted reporters all over the state for the election
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Recent Examples of spotted
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 Dec. 2024
Anyone who comes across a spotted lanternfly is advised to squish it.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2024
This past weekend, the spotted beagle Snoopy, star of the Peanuts comics and cartoons, found himself at the center of a political whirlwind.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2024
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, the spotted lanternfly can cause damage, including oozing sap, wilting, leaf curling, and dieback to trees, crops, vines, and other plants.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
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The spotted lanternfly continues to be a problem in Connecticut.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 Dec. 2024
Anyone who comes across a spotted lanternfly is advised to squish it.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2024
This past weekend, the spotted beagle Snoopy, star of the Peanuts comics and cartoons, found himself at the center of a political whirlwind.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2024
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, the spotted lanternfly can cause damage, including oozing sap, wilting, leaf curling, and dieback to trees, crops, vines, and other plants.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spotted
Adjective
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The whole rug needs to get wet or colors in the fiber could migrate and result in a blotched look.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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Its leaves are deciduous and sometimes white-blotched.—
Howard Garrett,
Dallas News,
16 Aug. 2021
Verb
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In Han Kang’s latest novel, a character saws off the tips of two of her fingers in a woodworking accident.—
Victoria Kim,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Bentley and cinematographer Adolpho Veloso also plunge audiences into the tactile particulars and handcraft of logging, Robert sawing away with numb determination while he’s forced once again to be far away from his wife and child.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The tea imparts a sweet flavor that carries right through to the yolk and a sepia tint that lends an antique, marbled look to the white.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
15 Jan. 2025
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Traditional elements mix with unexpected accents, such as a marbled ceiling treatment or modern lighting in Kaehler’s unique and highly livable spaces.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Nicholas Galitzine rocked a very buff physique training to be He-Man, and director Travis Knight showcased many of the colorful heroes and villains, including Jared Leto as the evil Skeletor.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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The frame’s branches keep it rustic, but the plethora of colorful gerber daisies and ferns at the base add brightness.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The streamer peppered Dittmann with a number of questions related to Musk, referring to Grimes and the New Year’s Day Las Vegas bombing in which the suspect blew up a Tesla Cybertruck.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
4 Jan. 2025
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Smaller explosions peppered the forest and grasslands.—
C.J. Chivers Robert Fass Krish Seenivasan Steven Szczesniak,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Spice up your Super Bowl party with these pinto beans, garnished with savory bacon and spicy poblano peppers.—
Christopher Michel,
Country Living,
2 Feb. 2023
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Two types of beans (black and pinto) bring the protein count in this healthy enchilada casserole up to 19 grams per serving.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2022
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“Spotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spotted. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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