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noun

ˈdät How to pronounce dot (audio)
Definition of dotnext
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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verb

ˈdät How to pronounce dot (audio)
1
as in to spray
to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on a hillside dotted with wildflowers

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2
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
Noun
Born into a prosperous but unhappy family, the owners of a seed nursery, Kusama saw visions of flowers from an early age, dots that spread across surfaces and spoke to her. — Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026 Another fun detail can be found on the vamp, which has the same series of dots signature to the sneaker but rendered merely as indents rather than full perforations — less the Gore-Tex membrane be compromised. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
Fireplaces dotted throughout the property are great for s’mores at night, and the restaurants, even the high-end Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak, all have special kids menus. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026 As in a home, artworks, books and ceramics are dotted throughout, along with such vintage finds as 1930s wood carvings and a 1970s light fixture in smoky glass. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dot
  1. fleck
  2. spray
  3. sprinkle
  4. blotch
  5. pepper
  6. stain
  7. speck
  8. spot
Noun
  • Some kits include stone-like chips or flecks to scatter over the surface of the wet paint for a realistic effect.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Hundreds of flecks of sequins caught the light as Jenner made her way down the red carpet, glittering from every angle.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of fleck
Verb
  • There are foam shoes and fake flowers in a foam block at the hospital; expanding, yellowing spray foam filling the holes in the wall that the landlord will not properly repair.
    — Catherine G. Wagley, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • City facilities like recreation centers will be closed, but some pools and spray parks will remain open on Labor Day.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of spray
Verb
  • The foam men were meant to be sprinkled throughout the city near any event tied to Quebec New York 2001.
    — Jesse McLaren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Manári Taverna's skioufichta—a thick, brothy pasta dish sprinkled with cheese—is perfect with a glass of red wine, Agapi says.
    — Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of sprinkle
Noun
  • Juveniles can be distinguished by their dark facial bands and gray or tan body patterned with black or brown blotches.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Crews are also using steam to remove blotches of chewing gum, which have turned black over time.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of blotch
Verb
  • In 2016, the duo then cofounded Monse, the luxury American fashion brand known for reworking masculine staples and peppering in cool girl femininity.
    — WWD Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The result is a beautiful array of original paintings, photography and even sculptural works that pepper the offices with names like Petra Cortright and Spencer Lewis.
    — Oren Peleg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of pepper
Verb
  • The case has attracted widespread attention because the nature of Fortune’s death recalled lynchings in the Southern state, which has a tumultuous civil rights history stained by episodes of racial violence.
    — Sophie Bates, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • More rubbing produces mahogany, tan and brown hues, caused by staining from contact with vegetation.
    — Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of stain
Noun
  • Calcium shows up as bright white specks on the coronary artery images.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Pulse a few times, until crumbs range in size from specks to peas.
    — Leah Eskin, Midwest Living, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of speck
Verb
  • Some Cardinals players were spotted in their dugout ahead of the game sporting crooked caps, and one player incorporated a slight hat-tilting motion into his post-hit celebration.
    — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • But back home in the 305, Brady and Earle were never spotted together again, at least in public, and talk of their possible budding situationship sputtered.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
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“Dot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dot. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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