Synonyms of dots

dots 1 of 2

noun

plural of dot

as in flecks

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flecks
• specks
• blotches
• patches
• spots
• splotches
• stains
• smudges
• speckles
• mottles
• eyespots
• pips
• points
• smears
• dapples
• freckles
• blobs
• moles
• blots
• splashes
• marks
• birthmarks
• spatters
• polka dots
• smutches

dots

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of dot

1

as in sprays

to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on

a hillside dotted with wildflowers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sprays
• sprinkles
• peppers
• spots
• scatters
• strews
• dusts
• sows
• bestrews
• flecks
• drizzles
• studs
• blankets
• stipples
• speckles
• dapples
• spatters
• bespatters

2

as in sprinkles

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sprinkles
• spots
• flecks
• stains
• stripes
• specks
• dyes
• freckles
• peppers
• mottles
• blotches
• splotches
• marbles
• stipples
• speckles
• dapples
• blots
• shoots
• streaks
• bars
• bands
• intersperses
• studs
• spatters
• sets
• bespatters

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dots

Noun

Kathryn and Brandon Mulcahy—owners of Keystone Kitchens in Maryville, Tennessee—have seen an uptick in clusters of four shapes, ranging from dots to small crosses. — Kelsey Mulvey, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026

But instead of leaning into Minnie Mouse territory, this A-line midiskirt looks more sophisticated and grown-up with its small dots, satiny finish, and lightly ruffled hemline. — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 25 July 2026

Today, hardly anyone winces at its many iterations, from teeny-weeny bikini to the tankini in dots large or small. — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

For the maps, each dot represents 250 people, and dots are distributed randomly within a census block. — Rahul Mukherjee, NPR, 23 July 2026

When voters are reduced to red and blue dots to be strategically manipulated on maps, our representative democracy is no longer representative nor democratic. — Reese Ritter, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Without them, the skies would simply look like a field of slow-moving dots to air traffic controllers. — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026

So, it's been up to tech journalists to investigate and connect some dots, but there's certainly reason to believe that Skyrover and Xtra are true clones, not knock-offs or imitations. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 21 July 2026

United flies more internationally than Delta and American, and made its geography quiz-like network a calling card and , adding dots on the map from Mongolia to Galicia, Spain. — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 19 July 2026

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

Barnett dots up Knight for a 57-yard catch-and-run. — Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 28 Oct. 2025

Rather than the stiff alien chitchat that dots his own screenplays, the characters in The Favourite trade the witty, venomous bon mots of The Great creator Tony McNamara. — A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025

The $3,211 per month maintenance fees cover a part-time doorman and a fitness studio, while the location provides easy access to Madison Square Park plus all the shopping and dining that dots the area. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2025