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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
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
The spotted fish thrashes angrily, disturbing the waters so that the pool’s edge laps against the rock.
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Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Toward the end of his first day, Chekhov spotted an officer strolling confidently down the street.
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Vasily Grossman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
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Adjective
Bites can cause rickettsia parkeri, a type of spotted fever.
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Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
The spotted fish thrashes angrily, disturbing the waters so that the pool’s edge laps against the rock.
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Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Verb
One of her upcoming styles could even be spotted at a New York Knicks finals games prior to the team clinching their historic 2026 NBA championship win.
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Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Toward the end of his first day, Chekhov spotted an officer strolling confidently down the street.
—
Vasily Grossman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spotted
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So if the Heat money is there – with or without Giannis Antetokounmpo – Norm signs on the dotted line.
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Mercury’s clash with Neptune begs you to hold off on signing on the dotted line.
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Saperavi is the starting point for reds — the name means dye in Georgian, a reference to its extraordinary pigmentation, one of only a handful of grapes in the world with naturally colored flesh and juice.
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People are encouraged to drink plenty of water, wear lightweight, light-colored clothing, and avoid outdoor activities during the warmest parts fo the day.
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These, like many of the Guerlains, are small bottles, sprinkled throughout his collection among the factices.
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Each side gets sprinkled with salt and sugar to enhance the flavor.
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Sharp-eyed court watchers also noticed that Sotomayor listed $4,333 in gifted concert tickets from Rimas Entertainment.
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Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it through the USGS Felt Report form.
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Police believe the woman sprayed the bear spray into the system after some sort of dispute.
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Sandy Shannon, 62, a guest at the hotel, said a woman was sprayed on the fourth floor, with two housekeepers coming to her aid.
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The whole rug needs to get wet or colors in the fiber could migrate and result in a blotched look.
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If your clothing is stained from fabric softener, rinse the spot in the warmest water recommended for the garment.
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Semi-sheer, marbled accent nails look like they’ve been stained with blackberry juice.
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Moving a blade back and forth to try to saw biscuits apart will make their layers stick (and ruin the rise).
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.
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“Spotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spotted. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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