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noun

Definition of blotchnext
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as in fleck
a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part a dog with a single small blotch of black

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as in defect
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing that cell tower is another blotch on the landscape

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blotch

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verb

ˈbläch How to pronounce blotch (audio)
as in to dot
to mark with small spots especially unevenly my pen leaked and blotched my shirt pocket

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Recent Examples of blotch
Noun
The sides may be mottled with brown blotches. — Ken Perrotte, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026 Their bodies vary in color from light to dark gray, have rows of black or charcoal blotches running along them and have a reddish-brown stripe running down the middle of their backs. — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Verb
His guests, their faces blotched from exertion, stare upward in dismay. — Thomas Palmer, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019 The friend spotted a big male Chinook — its fins torn, its back blotched with the fungus of decay. — Special To The Oregonian, OregonLive.com, 5 May 2018 See All Example Sentences for blotch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blotch
  1. fleck
  2. defect
  3. dot
  4. speck
  5. scar
  6. sprinkle
  7. patch
  8. mark
Noun
  • One image of her right knee showed flecks of blue plastic that prosecutors said came from an inflatable pool Burke used to collect blood while dismembering her body.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026
  • Someone unfamiliar with salt bread might even suspect a major baking error, seeing a questionably smooth croissant that entirely missed the lamination process, adorned with only a few flecks of salt acting as its saving grace.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 19 July 2026
Definition of fleck
Noun
  • Derek Downey, an expert in pool failure analysis who frequently testifies as an expert witness in construction defect lawsuits, recommends placing a separate material, such as tile and grout, between pool sections.
    — Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
  • Instead of relying entirely on manual video reviews, technicians will use software that analyzes inspection footage and flags potential defects for closer examination.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
Definition of defect
Verb
  • Lake Norman also is dotted with artificial reefs, said Billy Wilson, who serves as a board member of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation and the president of its Lake Norman chapter.
    — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • Construction cranes are bringing office towers to an area once dotted with auto body shops, small storefronts, and single family homes.
    — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
Definition of dot
Noun
  • Tucked into the foothills above Point Dome, the property is listed for a speck under $5 million.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
  • Rather than waiting several years to look at the object through the VLT once more, Sutlieff, Bonse and their colleagues dove into older, archival imagery of the star system, looking for signs of their speck.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 15 July 2026
Definition of speck
Noun
  • In Uvalde — where the scars of the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting remain impossible to ignore — one person was killed and dozens of homes were destroyed, compounding years of the community’s collective grief.
    — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Caught in each other’s orbit, tenderly touching their matching neck scars, lovingly attuned to one another.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of scar
Verb
  • Then, sprinkling in frequent, intentional movement throughout the workday.
    — Jakob Roze, Health, 23 July 2026
  • Earlier this month, Godwin kicked off the Christian Name Tour, which will run through November and take him coast to coast — with come co-headline appearances with Dylan Gossett sprinkled in during August and September.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2026
Definition of sprinkle
Noun
  • On a warm July afternoon near Fairbanks, a volunteer with the Alaska Bee Atlas kneels beside a patch of blooming fireweed, gently sweeping a net through the air.
    — Timothy Bundy, Washington Post, 17 July 2026
  • How to spot Perseid shooting stars Perseid meteors can be spotted anytime after dark from tonight onwards, streaking away from a patch of sky, or radiant, located close to the red supergiant star Eta Persei in the constellation Perseus.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of patch
Noun
  • As mentioned, his basketball bonafides are plentiful, especially given his indelible mark as the greatest shooter the sport has ever seen.
    — Devon Henderson, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The Daily Show, which is nearing its 30th anniversary mark, was recently nominated for seven Emmys including best variety series and outstanding short form comedy, drama or variety series.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026
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