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
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
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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
Try a freckle stamp, which places a cluster of freckle-like spots on your skin with one press.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 9 Mar. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freckle
Verb
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The series of parables and contained narratives are also dotted with evidence of time travel.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
13 May 2025
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In spring, the area will be dotted with wild blooms of sticky monkey flower, canyon sunflower and golden yarrow.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, Conrad and Kevin (Paddy Considine) run down the names of possible moles who were privy to the pair's whereabouts in Antwerp.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
11 May 2025
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Daniel Solis, a key FBI mole who testified at length in the trial, appointed to a state board.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2025
Verb
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The American Salad Book, written by Maximilian De Loup, and published in 1899, includes a salad of fresh pears, peeled and sliced, sprinkled with sugar, drizzled with a maraschino or ginger syrup and served with cream.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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Only a handful of headstones are sprinkled throughout the 1-acre tract at the front of Five Points Park near Johnson C. Smith University.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Athena is hesitant to believe Leah, but listens to her story about noticing Cameron had a similar birthmark to Mika’s.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
2 May 2025
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He was identified by the birthmark on his back and his long, sensitive hands, the hands of a surgeon.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Water can stain or fade many silk fabrics, leaving a permanent mark if it isn't taken care of quickly.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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Tuesday’s attack – during which men were singled out and gunned down from close range, according to survivors’ testimony – was the latest in a list of bloody incidents to stain the region.—
Aishwarya S Iyer,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This fungal disease causes yellow blotches on pumpkins, tomato leaves, squash and cucumbers.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 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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Still, the political digs are peppered in the string.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2025
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Relying heavily on his four-seam fastball, Ryan peppered the zone and struck out the side in the second and third innings.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Noun
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The skin’s appearance after a flare can also differ, with those with dark skin often experiencing more hyperpigmentation (dark patches) and hypopigmentation (light splotches) than those with fair skin.—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Allure,
18 Apr. 2025
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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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“Freckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freckle. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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