freckling

present participle of freckle

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freckling
Verb
  • TikTok creators and influencers have been filming themselves pouring honey onto a spoon, or even on the back of their hand, and sprinkling it with salt — many opting for natural options of both — and taking a dose before heading to the gym.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Common methods to combat the odor included washing the shoes and drying them in the sun; using spray deodorant; or sprinkling the shoes with an antibacterial powder.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The area put on a display of yellow aspen trees dotting the mountains between evergreens, their delicate leaves vibrating in the wind.
    Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Sydney in the eighties was sometimes called the San Francisco of the Southern Hemisphere, known for its drag clubs and bathhouses dotting a downtown strip nicknamed the Golden Mile.
    Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The durable finish resists staining, dulling, chipping and cracking, while delivering even heat retention from stove to oven.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Sealing your grout is a great way to prevent further staining and using a steam cleaner can help to lift the stains.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Celebrity spotting at the football has become a pastime in itself.
    Phil Hay, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
  • After spotting her, the deputy started to run.
    Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Freckling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freckling. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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