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as in patch
a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part
in summer the white coat of the snow leopard is studded with brownish black spots
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as in predicament
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
we're in a bit of a spot right now with our mortgage payments
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as in stain
a mark of guilt or disgrace
scandalous conduct that will forever be a spot upon the family name
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as in splash
a very small amount
had only a spot of stew for dinner, as he wasn't very hungry
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as in to sprinkle
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 to notice
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 chance
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Recent Examples of spot
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
With the Conservative Party's nomination, Smullen had already secured a spot on the November ballot.
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Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
On Wednesday, officers arrested the suspect after spotting him in the Clark-Fulton neighborhood, according to the police statement.
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Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
15 Jan. 2026
But Yankees fans will have to hope that Weaver's assessment is spot on as the team desperately needs another reliable bullpen performer.
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Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Shoots them off the balance, catch-and-shoot, spot ups — just in various ways.
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Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
With the Conservative Party's nomination, Smullen had already secured a spot on the November ballot.
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Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Verb
From the moment that good Doctor Stephen Maturin (Paul Bettany) spots the French frigate Acheron while jaunting across the Galapagos to the start of the funeral for the fallen crew of the Surprise is 20 minutes exactly.
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Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
On Wednesday, officers arrested the suspect after spotting him in the Clark-Fulton neighborhood, according to the police statement.
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Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Adjective
Taylor and Moreno are spot on in the sensational cast which also features a nice turn from Nestor Carbonell as another fed on their tail.
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Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
15 Jan. 2026
But Yankees fans will have to hope that Weaver's assessment is spot on as the team desperately needs another reliable bullpen performer.
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Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spot
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This game was a memorial dedicated to Krug, the patch a reminder that being a Feeney has never really been about sport anyway.
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Traveling with a dog can turn a promising getaway into a tour of patios, parking lots and desperate searches for a patch of grass.
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The upshot of Yale’s report, which is by far the most self-critical of the three, is that administrators bear much of the responsibility for higher education’s current predicament.
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What to read next Once the initial excitement of weightlessness has worn off, the kids realize the true extent of their predicament.
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Ignoring water stains can lead to mold growth, structural damage, or costly repairs over time.
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Textra 11 Apex is not trying to replace a heavy-duty carpet extractor, and Fanttik is clear that it is not intended for stubborn, set-in stains or pet hair removal.
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Strain into a tall glass over fresh ice, and add a splash of soda, stirring gently to integrate.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani and members of the NYC Parks Department kicked off the weekend with a splash and jumped into Thomas Jefferson Pool in East Harlem to celebrate the opening.
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In the months since, the strait has seen intense GPS spoofing — a form of navigation systems interference that causes vessels’ broadcast positions to appear in the wrong locations.
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Police were led to a second location, a home near 16th Street and Kensington Avenue in Kansas City, but investigators did not locate the man their either after another standoff.
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There are more than 70 hits sprinkled like glitter across this tale of a pair of lovers and a cast of performers at the Moulin Rouge cabaret club.
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Custom Paul Smith deck chairs are positioned on the waterfront, a collection of board games offers a respite from the sun, and other witty, Paul Smith touches are sprinkled throughout the property.
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Rest, review, and notice what keeps repeating in your mind.
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Some of you may notice that income streams are shifting, checks are being delayed or there are confusing charges on your accounts.
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Just be sure to spray in the right places rather than taking a broad strokes approach.
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Follow the label instructions, and do not spray when a plant is flowering.
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“Spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spot. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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