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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
But skimping on the self-tanner can actually result in blotches and stripes. — Deanna Pai, Glamour, 6 June 2026 The sides may be mottled with brown blotches. — Ken Perrotte, Outdoor Life, 4 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
  • Little flecks of roasted sweet potato pepper the cake, and a tangy cream cheese glaze is a perfect complement to the warm spices and crunchy topping.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of fleck
Noun
  • The baby, whom the parents have named Rumi, was born Wednesday in Texas with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a rare heart defect that requires a series of surgeries, with the first typically happening during the first weeks of life.
    — Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Just when this summer couldn’t get more apocalyptic, a packaging defect has led Schwarzkopf’s parent company, Henkel, to voluntarily recall its Osis Grip Extra Strong Mousse.
    — James Manso, Allure, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of defect
Verb
  • Island Hopping in Indonesia Getty See the quieter side of Indonesia with a trip to Lombok, an island dotted with rice paddies and volcanoes just east of crowded Bali.
    — Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Before stopping at one of the many tavernas that dot the streets, squeeze in a visit to the Panagia Evangelistria, Greece’s most important pilgrimage church, located just up the hill.
    — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of dot
Noun
  • Hezlep House is on the market for a speck under $5 million with listing agent Nancy Valentine.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026
  • That’s way off in the distance, barely a speck on the horizon.
    — Zach Przystup, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of speck
Noun
  • On Sunday, storms brought dangerous flash flooding to the area around the Aspen Acres burn scar.
    — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Alexa Frank thought the small, pink, flaky spot on her nose was an acne scar or eczema, a condition that causes dry, itchy skin.
    — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of scar
Verb
  • Never dump soil in large clumps in the garden; instead, sprinkle it thinly and evenly.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Warren Buffett went long in his annual letters to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders—often 10,000-plus words, deep on the year’s lessons and the company’s results, sprinkled with folksy wisdom.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of sprinkle
Noun
  • Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 almost a full year ago—which means no more security updates, patches, or tech support, but that’s not the only reason Windows 11 Pro is a solid upgrade.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026
  • But automakers will likely still provide a basic level of support, especially in the form of safety and security patches and bug fixes.
    — Robert Ferris, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of patch
Noun
  • The win also moved the Red Sox to 31-31 at home, an obviously mediocre mark, but another impressive step in this turnaround season.
    — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Vargas fielded the ball cleanly, but his throw to first was off the mark.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
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