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
Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 19 May 2025
More than 800 Wetherspoon chain pubs freckle the country — from The Muckle Cross in Scotland to The Tremenheere in Cornwall.
—Will Noble, CNN, 23 Nov. 2024
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
One of the chambers is even wallpapered to look exactly like Cathy’s skin, down to the freckles.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
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Verb
The ceiling is from a 17th-century Venetian palace, according to the listing, and the terrace can be seen through leaded windows and doors freckled with stained glass, some with medieval-style imagery of masks and angels.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 19 May 2025
More than 800 Wetherspoon chain pubs freckle the country — from The Muckle Cross in Scotland to The Tremenheere in Cornwall.
—Will Noble, CNN, 23 Nov. 2024
Noun
Wallpaper is crafted to replicate a young woman’s skin, complete with freckles.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
One of the chambers is even wallpapered to look exactly like Cathy’s skin, down to the freckles.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freckle
Verb
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The loudest roar of the day coming when the punter dotted a shot into the 1-yard line.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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The cameras will be dotted throughout all the districts, from Glassell Park and Chinatown, through South Los Angeles, Koreatown, Playa Vista, Chatsworth and Lincoln Heights.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Canadian actor expressed a growing interest in mole, a traditional Mexican sauce known for its rich blend of chiles, spices and sometimes chocolate.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Skin changes, like a new or changing mole.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The younger two brothers float paper boats in the kitchen sink and Jeremy plays along, sprinkling flour on their heads—but making the kitchen a total mess.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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There are many more overt examples of Silicon Valley misbehavior sprinkled through the premiere episode of The Audacity, but the essence of Jonathan Glatzer’s tech-world satire may be in this digital billboard that appears on the side of the road.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And Then Everything Turned Itself Inside Out follows Lázaro, who aware that birthmarks can reveal past lives, must decide whether to uncover the origin of the mark on the back of his neck.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2026
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Emma was adopted from China by a white family and as a child had to undergo several surgeries to remove a potentially dangerous birthmark, leaving her with a significant scar.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Being a part of Infowars was not just a temporary sacrifice, but an irrevocable black mark on all of us, and according to Jones, working alongside him would forever stain our résumés and limit our prospects.—
Josh Owens,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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Make sure the deck is completely dry before staining or sealing it.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This was a black one with blotches faintly outlined in pale yellow, a beautiful but deadly looking animal.—
Dr. C. E. Kuschel,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2026
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The eggs vary in color—from white to blue to brown—with speckles, blotches, and other markings and are also distinctive in shape.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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O’Leary’s just been peppering the house manager with questions about her business and admiring the replica of the Stay-Puft Marshmallow Man that dominates the entryway.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2026
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The women had all read my book and eagerly peppered me with questions.—
Roxane Gay,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The pants featured an unusual dark brown splotch print that looked almost like stains.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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Maybe, maybe, maybe— Hans turned back to his board, red splotches rising on his cheeks.—
Ben Mezrich,
Vanity Fair,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Freckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freckle. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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