as in dotted
marked with spots
a specked hound
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as in sprinkled
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
dirt that had specked the windows of the factory for ages
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for specked
Adjective
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Signaling support isn’t the same thing as signing on the dotted line, but going on the record in this manner is a big deal, especially in a blue state.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026 -
Similar to the actress’s blouse, this Amazon find has billowy long sleeves, a playful dotted print, and a tie neckline that adds extra fashion flair when poking out from under spring jackets and blazers.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Cowboy hats, oversized belt buckles and Western boots dominated the arrivals for both men and women, while a few sprinkled in Vegas-worthy sparkle.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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The flavors are balanced even though the pistachio profile is front and center, and the addition of coconut and pistachios both in the cake and sprinkled on top keep it from feeling one-note.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Dishes of shepherd’s pie blanketed in smooth, buttery mashed potatoes flecked with cheddar cheese.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Heintzman also devised a hot brown chowder, with a cream and broth base made to resemble the sandwich’s sauce, flecked with potatoes, corn, turkey, bacon, and tomatoes.—
Rich Warren,
Saveur,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nobody can resist a saucy, savory sloppy joe, but you're bound to leave a sloppy joe meal with at least one article of clothing stained.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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Next to it was marijuana wrapped in cellophane stained with peanut butter — items that were confiscated at San José Mineta International Airport.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Palmer wore a sparkly pink gown; Riley, a jumpsuit speckled with tiny embroidered daisies.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Located in the constellation Canes Vanatici, the spiral galaxy is made up of long swirls of gas and dust speckled with stars.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Nicole Kidman, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kendall Jenner and Alexander Skarsgard have also been spotted in the dining room that serves up dumplings with yogurt and fennel pollen; tuna with black lime, zhug and pomegranate; and Lamb Wellington.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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The rumors intensified in 2023 when George was spotted touring the prestigious school alongside William and Princess Kate.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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“Specked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specked. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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