freckling

present participle of freckle

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freckling
Verb
  • Under the post that included romantic and silly shots of Neeson sprinkling some popcorn over her head, Joely left a string of red heart emojis in the comments section.
    Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Then, to complete the deep clean, Lane suggests, sprinkling baking soda on the bottom of the dishwasher and running a second hot cycle with no detergent.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Jim Clash Today the beach is tranquil, with hotels and restaurants dotting the shoreline.
    Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The image is etched in black and white, except for the red blood dotting the protestor’s sign.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Dental Hygiene Products Ingredients in some oral hygiene products can contribute to tooth staining.
    Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Tips To Keep Your Towels Mascara-Free The best way to keep makeup from staining towels is by thoroughly removing the makeup first.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Fire will mainly creep and smolder, and spotting potential will be reduced by higher relative humidity.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Colorado potato beetles on your potatoes, a defoliated tomato branch (likely due to tomato hornworms), or some spotting on your zinnias are all easily visible.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Freckling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freckling. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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