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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
Skin contact followed by exposure to sunlight may result in painful, burning blisters and red blotches that later develop into purplish or blackened scars. — Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 10 July 2026 Verticillium wilt causes similar blotches and yellowing. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 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
  • In addition, since all this debris is moving at orbital velocity, a fleck of paint traveling in the opposite direction to an operational satellite can hit it at a speed in excess of Mach 47.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026
  • As few as 10 cells, hidden in an infinitesimal fleck of feces, can contaminate raw milk and trigger a fatal infection.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of fleck
Noun
  • Amid these safety concerns, GE analyzed recent engine defects on the Boeing 787 and determined that thermal fatigue, driven by stress concentrations near cooling holes, is causing low-cycle blade deterioration.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The building already has materials, dimensions, defects, histories, neighbors, owners, previous uses, and established patterns of maintenance or neglect.
    — Julian Rose, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of defect
Verb
  • Sandals has free bikes to borrow, from the many racks dotted around the property.
    — James Rampton, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Then there are the countless bars and restaurants and shops that dot the strip.
    — Meka Boyle, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of dot
Noun
  • Chips could be destroyed by even a speck of dust, so factories became impregnable clean rooms, their workers clad in bunny suits.
    — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The source was generally in good condition, but mold spots and dense clusters of small white specks required careful treatment.
    — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of speck
Noun
  • Paul is known for two thin lines on his chest with a scar on his left ear and won the award for pickiest bear in 2024.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Kherson bears deep scars of war, with plywood covering windows and shattered glass everywhere.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of scar
Verb
  • With its tender texture, it can be used as a base for salads, added to pasta, sprinkled over top of a pizza, or turned into pesto.
    — Molly Allen, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2026
  • While the platform offers a bit of everything, much of its content is geared toward the Chinese market, with English-language apps sprinkled throughout.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of sprinkle
Noun
  • My boho style and penchant for adding bright patches and brooches to all my clothing marked me as decidedly not a local.
    — Abby Hepworth, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The plaintiffs in the three lawsuits are calling for a halt to work on a monument that is set to be built on a patch of grass off a bridge that spans the Potomac River and connects Washington with Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Va.
    — Matthew Daly, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of patch
Noun
  • Hamilton win historic in Kansas Tuesday’s election marks an extraordinary reckoning for Kansas, a state that just elected its first Democratic senator since 1932.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Bottoms' win marks the first time Georgia has elected a Democratic governor in more than 20 years, breaking the Republican hold on state government in Georgia.
    — Sarah Kallis, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
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