freckles 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of freckle
as in sprinkles
to mark with small spots especially unevenly the baker freckled the frosting with flakes of coconut

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noun

plural of freckle
as in birthmarks

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freckles
  1. sprinkles
  2. moles
  3. dots
  4. blotches
  5. stains
  6. splotches
  7. flecks
  8. speckles
Verb
  • Kemery sprinkles the tiny seeds either in late fall or very early spring, when there’s still a chance of frost, since cold spells offer the best germination.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026
  • Thomson sprinkles critique throughout his book like seasoning unevenly applied to a gamey piece of meat.
    — Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
Definition of sprinkles
Noun
  • Just look at the case reports of people injecting themselves with melanotan and then having their moles subsequently get darker or even developing melanoma.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Despite their reputation, moles aren’t typically interested in eating your plants.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of moles
Verb
  • Prepare to be dazzled from Warsaw’s highest viewing terrace atop Varso Tower, which proudly dots the skyline, before eating your way through the innovative food halls that define the coolest neighborhoods.
    — Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
  • Japanese linens top the bed, and designer furniture dots the living space.
    — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
Definition of dots
Noun
  • The next morning, a galaxy of itchy red bumps and blotches stretched from my shoulder to my hip.
    — Ben Crair, New Yorker, 31 July 2026
  • Verticillium wilt causes similar blotches and yellowing.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026
Definition of blotches
Verb
  • Homemade plum compote stains the filling with a vibrant red ribbon.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
  • When that protective finish gets damaged, the toilet actually stains easier and is harder to keep clean over time.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Definition of stains
Noun
  • Pests and Disease Aphids and other sap-sucking insects can drain crepe myrtle sap and spread sooty mold, while leaf spot is a fungal issue that can weaken plants, impair blooming, and leave unsightly splotches on plant leaves.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Without saying a word to her children, Janet scooped the shirt out of the sink and marched it across the kitchen, rosy splotches dotting the linoleum at her feet.
    — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Definition of splotches
Verb
  • The problem of space junk Space junk can take a variety of forms, such as dead satellites, empty fuel tanks or microscopic paint flecks.
    — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
  • The glittery flecks catch the sun just-so, adding up to a low-key statement swimsuit.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Definition of flecks
Noun
  • The creature was pale with speckles and had suffered injuries to its tail and stomach, believed to have been caused by a predator, BBC reported.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The axolotl was pale with speckles and had injuries to its tail and stomach.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2026
Definition of speckles
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