as in fleck
a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part
there was just a dot on the tablecloth where the food had spattered
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as in to sprinkle
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
the practice of some chefs of positioning a small portion of food in the center and dotting the rest of the plate with sauce
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Recent Examples of dot
Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
This darling mug from Kate Spade is made of durable stoneware, has a 14-ounce capacity, and a classic polka-dot design that adds a whimsical touch to your drinkware collection.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
The design features Hello Kitty and Tiny Chum and is dotted with coffee beans and Starbucks mugs.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The After Party Studios crew will be at MIPCOM next week as the Cannes market makes a concerted effort to join the dots between traditional and new-school media, a space where After Party lives.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
This darling mug from Kate Spade is made of durable stoneware, has a 14-ounce capacity, and a classic polka-dot design that adds a whimsical touch to your drinkware collection.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
Clean Mirrors If there are fingerprints and toothpaste remnants dotting your mirror, grab a Swiffer, glass cleaner, and a microfiber cloth.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
The design features Hello Kitty and Tiny Chum and is dotted with coffee beans and Starbucks mugs.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dot
Noun
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One blink, and it was gone again, just another fleck in the mulch.—
Chris Schalkx,
Vogue,
30 Sep. 2025
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Yes, these flecks are seeds that were once inside of a vanilla bean, confirms Britton.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Choose one time to spray and stick to it.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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For muscle cramps, spray on the affected area as needed.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2025
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For even more flavor, sprinkle with herbs, like parsley or cilantro, and your favorite spice.—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Verywell Health,
8 Oct. 2025
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Spread with 1/3 cup butter and sprinkle with filling, leaving 1 inch unfilled along one of the long sides.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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Dark brown blotches of varying sizes dot their sides and back.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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This fungal disease appears as gray blotches on the bark, eventually developing into sunken cankers.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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The streets are brimming with culture, as homes and buildings peppered throughout the town are adorned with beautiful, colorful murals featuring Black men and women.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Oct. 2025
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But in many smaller ways, Harris peppers her narrative with places where the Biden White House undercut her or failed to support her.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
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Wood floors that have been stained in interesting patterns create a sense of architecture and rhythm, bridge traditional elements with modern ones, and can even help a space feel larger.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Oct. 2025
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Sealing your grout is a great way to prevent further staining and using a steam cleaner can help to lift the stains.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The room is shadowy but lively, with the sense that there are things going on in every speck of the frame.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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Every splash of rain, speck of dust, or pinprick of light could mar the negative.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The president was spotted peeking at the design, drawn up by Harrison Design, during a meeting in the Oval Office with Finnish President Alexander Stubb.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Oct. 2025
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Take a stroll downtown to spot miniature pumpkins dangling from the oaks along Main Street, or meander down smaller streets to find oversized skeletons by the sidewalks and witches’ hats strung overhead.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Dot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dot. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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