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
Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
The Woodward White comes dressed in dollops of rich ricotta freckled with red pepper flakes and lemon zest, while the Bagley Chorizo elevates ranch dressing, a Midwest staple, by infusing it with cilantro.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 29 July 2025
Rebecca Cope, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
And Talk Deep is quite good for a freckle.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
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Verb
An ovoid shao bing—a flaky laminated pastry freckled with sesame seeds—provides a sharp contrast in temperatures: the bun is oven-hot and puffy with steam, the thick slab of butter tucked inside still fridge cold.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
The Woodward White comes dressed in dollops of rich ricotta freckled with red pepper flakes and lemon zest, while the Bagley Chorizo elevates ranch dressing, a Midwest staple, by infusing it with cilantro.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 29 July 2025
Noun
He was almost immediately smitten with Sadie, who has a Liv Tyler–esque elfin beauty: all freckles, blue eyes, and pale skin.
—Rebecca Cope, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
And Talk Deep is quite good for a freckle.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freckle
Verb
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Few sites, however, became such frequent battlegrounds as the parking lots of Home Depots, where day laborers congregate, or were hit as persistently and severely as the open air car washes that dot sunny Southern California.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Lighthouses Ten lighthouses, some still in service (and one in ruins), dot the Apostle Islands.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Mexican comfort food known for agua frescas, frozen margaritas, enchiladas (mole, salsa verde and sour cream trio), pambazos and desserts.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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The film was decried by the LGBT community even in pre-production, as a mole on set allegedly leaked a copy of the screenplay to passionate advocates like Village Voice columnist Arthur Bell.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Solo travelers were abundant, though most travelers were couples, with a few families sprinkled in too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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The event featured game-play and events sprinkled throughout the city and partnerships with the White Sox, the Field Museum and the Lincoln Park Zoo.—
Felicity Abbott,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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He is described as having dark hair and eyes, as well as having a birthmark on his left upper shoulder.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Hou is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall and about 170 pounds, with dark hair and a birthmark on his upper left shoulder.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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No public executions stained the squares.—
Adam Kirsch,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
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In another video published by B’Tselem capturing the moments after the incident, Sam’s father can be seen standing by the car, cradling his baby, whose bright yellow clothing can be seen stained with blood.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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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.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Inadequate iron causes young leaves to appear yellow with green veins, while magnesium deficiency causes blotches or spots on older leaves.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Turner and his 11-year-old son Brooks would go out and pepper Caskey with shot after shot.—
Steve Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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Most of the match was played in Saudi Arabia’s half of the field during the second half, as the Uruguayan attackers peppered Saudi Arabia’s defense with shots.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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Patients with melasma, a skin condition that causes brown splotches to appear on the face, need to be especially careful about wearing SPF in summer months.—
Julia Landwehr,
Health,
5 June 2026
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Its flowers are huge and orange, marked or mottled with maroon splotches.—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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“Freckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freckle. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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