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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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2
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
Greg Iacurci,lorie Konish, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
With spot bitcoin ETFs now accounting for more than $100 billion in assets, bitcoin is now about 1% of the assets under management of the entire ETF universe.
—Bob Pisani, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 1 July 2025
Train staff to test AI recommendations, spot inconsistencies and flag biases.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 19 June 2025
He’s often spotted cycling to the office in Chicago, and drives a Volvo SUV instead of the higher-end luxury vehicles preferred by other billionaires.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 June 2025
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Noun
Those developments come as new ways of investing in crypto have emerged this year, with the January launch of spot bitcoin ETFs, and more recently, the addition of bitcoin ETF options.
—Greg Iacurci,lorie Konish, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
With spot bitcoin ETFs now accounting for more than $100 billion in assets, bitcoin is now about 1% of the assets under management of the entire ETF universe.
—Bob Pisani, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
One of the boxes in Wembley is literally my holding area, that was my hair and makeup [spot].
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 1 July 2025
Train staff to test AI recommendations, spot inconsistencies and flag biases.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Adjective
Gwyneth Paltrow, the empress of Goop, was recently spotted wearing one.
—Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 19 June 2025
He’s often spotted cycling to the office in Chicago, and drives a Volvo SUV instead of the higher-end luxury vehicles preferred by other billionaires.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spot
Noun
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My thick Florida grass is plagued by fuzzy patches where my robomower cut imperfectly.—
Anthony Karcz,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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The gentle water-bath heating method helps distribute warmth evenly across the bottle, avoiding hot spots or cold patches.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Christopher Boyle of New York County Defender Services and one of Bernier’s lawyers said anecdotally there are many others on Rikers Island in a similar predicament.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2025
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Rodriguez discussed Rose's predicament in an interview on New York City's WFAN radio last week, and made a startling claim about baseball's all-time hits leader.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Your cleaner of choice for stubborn grease, stains, and odors on pots and pans may be half a lemon and salt or baking soda, but take note of the materials they’re made with.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 June 2025
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Lie down on an old towel to protect your surface from oil stains.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
25 June 2025
Noun
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The Colorado Rapids, who have made their fair share of splash signings over the past two seasons, are ninth lowest in the league in payroll for their first-team players.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
25 June 2025
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The world’s largest sailing yacht just made a mighty splash in France.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
24 June 2025
Noun
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First discovered: 5:35 p.m. June 29 Initial location: San Bernardino County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Wilson A new wildfire was reported today at 5:35 p.m. in San Bernardino County, California.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2025
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To learn more about Indiana Safe Zones, including active locations and answers to frequently asked questions, visit SafeZonesIN.com. Dr. Timothy Husted has joined Northwest Medical Group, bringing nearly four decades in general surgery to the hospital and its general surgery group, a release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
Verb
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With eviction looming by their landlord’s 6 p.m. deadline, these two embark upon a manic ride to come up with cash, with simple errands turning into shady pawn shop dealings, impromptu blood donations and sneaker hustles (with surprise celebrity encounters sprinkling their affairs).—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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At a typical gathering, one by one, each ingredient is added to the dish on a platter, with the host sprinkling nuts, seeds, spices and dressing over the salad.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Authorities were first alerted to a potential issue after Disneyland Paris staff noticed that the bride at a pre-scheduled wedding appeared alarmingly young, per The Sunday Times.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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But once the group noticed that Ginny had already died and turned to a zombie, Maggie could not finish the job, and instead handed her knife to Negan to finish off the young girl.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Videos appears to show an agent taking out a red bottle and spraying it at Hipolito within inches of his eyes, and Hipolito swiping back.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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Make sure to check spray arms and filters regularly for clogs and mineral deposits.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 June 2025
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“Spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spot. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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