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
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
More than 800 Wetherspoon chain pubs freckle the country — from The Muckle Cross in Scotland to The Tremenheere in Cornwall.
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Will Noble,
CNN,
23 Nov. 2024
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
However, Chastain eventually embraced her hair and freckles and even named her production company in homage.
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Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Verb
The Woodward White comes dressed in dollops of rich ricotta freckled with red pepper flakes and lemon zest, while the Bagley Chorizo elevates ranch dressing, a Midwest staple, by infusing it with cilantro.
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Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
More than 800 Wetherspoon chain pubs freckle the country — from The Muckle Cross in Scotland to The Tremenheere in Cornwall.
—
Will Noble,
CNN,
23 Nov. 2024
Noun
In each encounter, Riley, a chill, hangdog figure with mutton chops and a spray of freckles, was soft-spoken and receptive, curious and unhurried, but also a little elusive when necessary, knowing when to drift away.
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Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
However, Chastain eventually embraced her hair and freckles and even named her production company in homage.
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Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freckle
Verb
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The coast is dotted with colorful fishing villages, while the region’s interior is made up of rolling green hills and gently sloped vineyards.
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Lucky for her, Mackenzie lives here, less than an hour outside of Miami in a state that's dotted with bodies of water.
Noun
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Go for the mole tasting at El Mural de los Poblanos and sample five different takes on the classic dish.
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Mexican comfort food known for agua frescas, frozen margaritas, enchiladas (mole, salsa verde and sour cream trio), pambazos and desserts.
Verb
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Generously sprinkle both sides of the steak well with the dry rub mix.
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Thomson sprinkles critique throughout his book like seasoning unevenly applied to a gamey piece of meat.
Noun
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The boy even has the distinct birthmark the toddler had on his cheek.
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He is described as having dark hair and eyes, as well as having a birthmark on his left upper shoulder.
Verb
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Semi-sheer, marbled accent nails look like they’ve been stained with blackberry juice.
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Dressing up for warmer weather can be a challenge since plush fabrics like silk can easily stain and aren’t as breathable.
Noun
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Verticillium wilt causes similar blotches and yellowing.
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Pine snakes can grow up to 56 inches in length, have black, brown, and russet scales with dark blotches along their backs, and are noted for having a pointed nose, which experts believe may help with burrowing.
Verb
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Stern peppered Sheridan with questions, including a dive into the dangers of prison showers.
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How to Add Vintage Rugs to Your Space Follow these tips from designers on how to pepper your home with vintage rugs.
Noun
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After some workers manually fished out algae and additional filtration machines were installed, the water has turned mostly blue again, with some splotches of lime green.
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Curate a collection of bright colors, applying in dots, blobs, and splotches for an elevated art school vibe.
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“Freckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freckle. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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