as in dots
a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part
a tie having eyespots of blue on a light gray background
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Noun
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To the eye, that’s obvious; as far as your vision can tell, all the planets and stars are mere dots of light affixed to a flat sky.
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Nobody in the mainstream coverage is connecting two dots that have enormous implications for grocery retailers.
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Verticillium wilt causes similar blotches and yellowing.
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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.
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Light streams through the frosted glass, catching flecks of dust.
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But flecks of green were visible throughout the stadium as Algeria fans made their presence known as well.
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Boy and Girl Scout troops can also work with Sticky Fingers to earn cooking and baking patches.
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People taking diuretics, beta-blockers or any transdermal medication patches should check with a doctor first since heat significantly increases drug absorption through the skin.
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Flash frames, scratches and specks of dust pop up randomly on the screen.
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This looks like tiny black or reddish-brown specks that resemble coffee grounds.
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“Eyespots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eyespots. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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