BLOTCHES Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

blotches 1 of 2

noun

plural of blotch

as in flecks

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 defects

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

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blotches

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of blotch

as in dots

to mark with small spots especially unevenly my pen leaked and blotched my shirt pocket

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Recent Examples of blotches

Noun

Verticillium wilt causes similar blotches and yellowing. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026 Pine snakes can grow up to 56 inches in length, have black, brown, and russet scales with dark blotches along their backs, and are noted for having a pointed nose, which experts believe may help with burrowing. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026 Inadequate iron causes young leaves to appear yellow with green veins, while magnesium deficiency causes blotches or spots on older leaves. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 June 2026 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 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 Soon, red blotches were sprouting on his skin. — Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 17 May 2026 These grow to form blotches that have lighter and darker zones appearing as irregular concentric rings that grow throughout the season until the entire leaf turns black and dies. — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blotches

Noun

Light streams through the frosted glass, catching flecks of dust.

— Ashley Andreou, STAT, 22 June 2026
But flecks of green were visible throughout the stadium as Algeria fans made their presence known as well.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026

Definition of flecks

Noun

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
The gist of the case is that live, rapid and in-play wagering options known as microbetting constitute design defects.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026

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Verb

Prepare to be dazzled from Warsaw’s highest viewing terrace atop Varso Tower, which proudly dots the skyline, before eating your way through the innovative food halls that define the coolest neighborhoods.

— Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Japanese linens top the bed, and designer furniture dots the living space.

— Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026

Definition of dots

Noun

Six months later, there was hope of reconciliation as sovereignty talks opened between the governments over the specks in the ocean that had been part of the British Empire for more than a century.

— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2026
Bellinger, once a babyface, now sports some light specks of gray.

— Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of specks

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
Tehrani’s patients include executives, entertainers and public-facing professionals looking to restore definition to the arms, abdomen, shoulders and chest without the extensive scars associated with traditional body-lift surgery.

— Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

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Kemery sprinkles the tiny seeds either in late fall or very early spring, when there’s still a chance of frost, since cold spells offer the best germination.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026
Thomson sprinkles critique throughout his book like seasoning unevenly applied to a gamey piece of meat.

— Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026

Definition of sprinkles

Noun

Right on the heels of Microsoft releasing a record number of security patches, a researcher has published exploit code that can enable low-privilege Windows accounts to make sensitive changes to administrator accounts.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
Last month, the Food and Drug Administration proposed easing prescribing limits on testosterone gels, pills, patches and injections.

— Konstantin Toropin, Fortune, 15 July 2026

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