as in to dot
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
the baker freckled the frosting with flakes of coconut
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Recent Examples of freckle
Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2023
Steamed rockfish, which a server compares to clam chowder, delivers on the promise with a moat of diced potatoes, bacon and milky sauce around the entree, freckled with scallion ash, a handy way to deal with the abundance of scallions in the kitchen.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2023
Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Mar. 2025
As for her beauty routine, miss glazed donut skin achieved her glowy flush with a Rhode pocket blush combination of the shades toasted teddy and freckle, finishing off the look with minimal eye makeup and her newest shade of peptide lip tint, cinnamon roll.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 Nov. 2024
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Verb
Tradition is salmon flavored with kelp and freckled with white sesame seeds.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2023
Steamed rockfish, which a server compares to clam chowder, delivers on the promise with a moat of diced potatoes, bacon and milky sauce around the entree, freckled with scallion ash, a handy way to deal with the abundance of scallions in the kitchen.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2023
Noun
Below, take a look at our go-to faux freckle pens, plus MUA tips on how to apply them for your longest-lasting, most natural-looking freckle makeup.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Mar. 2025
As for her beauty routine, miss glazed donut skin achieved her glowy flush with a Rhode pocket blush combination of the shades toasted teddy and freckle, finishing off the look with minimal eye makeup and her newest shade of peptide lip tint, cinnamon roll.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freckle
Verb
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Facing Ramírez to start the seventh, López dotted a fastball down and in to the slugger, only for it to be called a ball by plate umpire Malachi Moore.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Every April, Earth Day arrives in full color – parks buzzing with volunteers, corporate campuses dotted with tree-planting events, and social feeds flooded with stunning shots of mountains, oceans, and forests.—
Namita Gupta-Hehl,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Look at your skin carefully and take note of any moles, freckles, or other marks.—
Casey Gallagher,
Health,
15 Apr. 2025
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The mole is larger than 6 millimeters across Evolving: The mole's appearance changes Prevention of Skin Cancer Most cases of skin cancer are due to skin damage from UV rays.—
Casey Gallagher,
Health,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Rosemary bonded with Kennedy’s larger-than-life second wife, Eleanora, who was almost a decade younger than Rosemary, but acted as her fairy godmother, sprinkling money and sisterly advice.—
Susannah Cahalan,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2025
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Rainbow and trans flags could be seen sprinkled throughout the crowd, along with a dozen or so Moms for Liberty shirts.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The center described the young girl as having a birthmark on her forehead, one lazy eye and potentially requiring medical attention.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC News,
7 Mar. 2025
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The center described the young girl as having a birthmark on her forehead, one lazy eye and potentially requiring medical attention.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC News,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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With a yellow rubber glove on her right hand, Heintzelman picks up her finished creations and puts them, one by one, back into egg cartons, with the toilet bowl prominently stained in the background.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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If Bonhoeffer’s example is used to justify more far-right Christian violence in America, that would be another tragedy — and a cruel irony that would stain the legacy of a man who gave up everything to confront a tyrant.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The butterflies themselves are nearly gone, but the ink has left three blotches down her arm.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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Photos depict a heartbreaking sight, with Hector’s rib cage protruding through his weakened body as red blotches line his ivory and brown coat.—
TJ Macias,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Without prior knowledge to Fatal Fury’s roster or storyline, many of the characters can seem somewhat stock — there’s a couple of tough guys with various fighting styles and cool jackets, and some cartoonishly buxom female fighters peppered in for some old school gooner bait.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2025
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Part of what makes the North Carolina mountains unique is the people who pepper the area with creativity and hospitality throughout their beloved mountain hamlets.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Shards of glass and splotches of blood were found nearby.—
Jean Casarez,
CNN Money,
25 Apr. 2025
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Its body is covered in an irregular mix of dark brown patches, ivory splotches and yellow-orange bumps.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Freckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freckle. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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