as in colored
marked with spots
a dotted tie that didn't go with his striped shirt at all
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as in flecked
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 dotted
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Mercury’s clash with Neptune begs you to hold off on signing on the dotted line.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
It’s liberally dotted with the designer’s personal collection of art and antiques, but still manages to feel pared-back—as if a Scandinavian fairy came down and waved all the potential clutter away.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Barça fancy the idea of signing Silva according to Mundo Deportivo, and the Portuguese international is eager to sign on the dotted line to don Blaugrana.
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Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
If the ratio breaks higher, through the black dotted down trendline, the question of which sector has the advantage heading into the back half of 2026 will finally be answered — technology.
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Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
On the ground, a dotted line of milky lights stretching into the distance.
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Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
Signaling support isn’t the same thing as signing on the dotted line, but going on the record in this manner is a big deal, especially in a blue state.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
Similar to the actress’s blouse, this Amazon find has billowy long sleeves, a playful dotted print, and a tie neckline that adds extra fashion flair when poking out from under spring jackets and blazers.
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Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
In the winter, 4,200 acres of terrain across four mountain faces are dotted with people who travel to the region for its world-class skiing.
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Kristin Braswell,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Security cameras dotted the property, and a guard called out to visitors who strayed too close.
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Leah Willingham,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Like all varieties, the flesh is dotted with tiny, edible black seeds.
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Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
Fans in Knicks garb dotted the Citi Field crowd of 40,106, which roared when highlights of New York's championship-clinching 94-90 win Saturday night over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals aired throughout the game.
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Cbs New York Team,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Empty seats could be seen dotted throughout each of the four tiers.
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Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
The gunfire broke out Saturday during the Old West End Festival in Toledo at a park filled with tents, music and food trucks in a neighborhood dotted with Victorian homes.
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ABC News,
12 June 2026
Richards-Slavik said the acreage stays unusually green for foothill country and is dotted with mature oaks.
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David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
So if the Heat money is there – with or without Giannis Antetokounmpo – Norm signs on the dotted line.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
Mercury’s clash with Neptune begs you to hold off on signing on the dotted line.
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
It’s liberally dotted with the designer’s personal collection of art and antiques, but still manages to feel pared-back—as if a Scandinavian fairy came down and waved all the potential clutter away.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Barça fancy the idea of signing Silva according to Mundo Deportivo, and the Portuguese international is eager to sign on the dotted line to don Blaugrana.
—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
If the ratio breaks higher, through the black dotted down trendline, the question of which sector has the advantage heading into the back half of 2026 will finally be answered — technology.
—
Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
On the ground, a dotted line of milky lights stretching into the distance.
—
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
Signaling support isn’t the same thing as signing on the dotted line, but going on the record in this manner is a big deal, especially in a blue state.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
Similar to the actress’s blouse, this Amazon find has billowy long sleeves, a playful dotted print, and a tie neckline that adds extra fashion flair when poking out from under spring jackets and blazers.
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Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
Like its gay bars, Charlotte’s LGBTQ community is dotted throughout the Queen City.
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Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
In the winter, 4,200 acres of terrain across four mountain faces are dotted with people who travel to the region for its world-class skiing.
—
Kristin Braswell,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Security cameras dotted the property, and a guard called out to visitors who strayed too close.
—
Leah Willingham,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Like all varieties, the flesh is dotted with tiny, edible black seeds.
—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
Fans in Knicks garb dotted the Citi Field crowd of 40,106, which roared when highlights of New York's championship-clinching 94-90 win Saturday night over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals aired throughout the game.
—
Cbs New York Team,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Empty seats could be seen dotted throughout each of the four tiers.
—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
The gunfire broke out Saturday during the Old West End Festival in Toledo at a park filled with tents, music and food trucks in a neighborhood dotted with Victorian homes.
—
ABC News,
12 June 2026
Richards-Slavik said the acreage stays unusually green for foothill country and is dotted with mature oaks.
—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dotted
Adjective
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Enjoy caramel-colored foliage in spring and fall and pink blooms throughout summer that attract pollinators.
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Squeezits No '90s lunch box felt complete without a brightly colored bottle of Squeezits.
Verb
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These, like many of the Guerlains, are small bottles, sprinkled throughout his collection among the factices.
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Each side gets sprinkled with salt and sugar to enhance the flavor.
Verb
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Around us were rolling hills flecked with houses, dappled by the sun shining through the clouds.
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Open the door to streets lined with trees and flecked with benches, where the bell of the light rail dings its warning as cyclists zip by on narrow roads.
Adjective
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Normally, doctors can detect spotted fever Rickettsia lanei by performing specialized laboratory tests on skin or blood samples.
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Bites can cause rickettsia parkeri, a type of spotted fever.
Verb
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How carpet shampooers work Carpet shampooers, also called carpet cleaners, combine water and specialized soap into a solution that’s sprayed into the carpet, then scrubbed and vacuumed away, bringing dirt with it.
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The insecticides are typically formulated to be sprayed.
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Prosecutors said a boxcutter stained with what appeared to be blood was found in the car, and there were also possible bloodstains found on the steering wheel and exterior door.
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At the site, an Associated Press reporter saw rubble and chunks of concrete stained with blood.
Adjective
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The soles of the sneakers draw from Jordan’s original Infrared Air Jordan 6, but add a touch of speckled detailing to switch things up.
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The scalloped edges and speckled texture add a textural layer to your tapescape while serving as a sweet landing spot for serving utensils during meals.
Verb
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Oba went for the Fall from Grace, but Jey escaped and peppered Femi with superkicks.
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During aggressive cross-examination of ATF agents, Haney peppered them with questions about what steps were taken to protect the integrity of the site of the Lachman fire.
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“Dotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dotted. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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