SPECKED Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

specked 1 of 2

adjective

as in dotted

marked with spots a specked hound

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specked

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verb

past tense of speck

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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Adjective

But what is clear is that challenges remain ahead for Erik Spoelstra’s team even after Giannis Antetokounmpo signs Monday on that dotted line.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026
The dotted floral design adds a subtle pattern without feeling too bold, and matching shams are available to complete the look.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Definition of dotted

Verb

Plant food is then sprinkled onto the root ball and the surrounding soil.

— Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 2 July 2026
Sculptures and paintings by local artists are sprinkled throughout the 18 rooms, which are swathed in pastel shades like apricot and mint, reminiscent of the artwork and architecture in Emirdag’s other home in the South of France.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 1 July 2026

Definition of sprinkled

Verb

Around us were rolling hills flecked with houses, dappled by the sun shining through the clouds.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
Open the door to streets lined with trees and flecked with benches, where the bell of the light rail dings its warning as cyclists zip by on narrow roads.

— Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 10 June 2026

Definition of flecked

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Buchanan, was responding to a burglary report at a Verizon store across the street and noticed a broken window stained with blood, per the footage.

— Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Find seven frosted glass nail ideas that range from Popsicle-stained to iced matcha hues, ahead.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 July 2026

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Rugged slabs of rock speckled with glaciers and snowfields protrude through the clouds and overlook the entry to Grand Teton National Park.

— Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
This stunning plant boasts toothy leaves, speckled with silvery white and supported by colorful, velvety red stems.

— Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026

Definition of speckled

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The two were spotted interacting in the VIP section during the second half of the match, which took place in Arlington, Texas, in markedly different looks.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026
Astronomers have spotted four dead star white dwarf stars playing a game of cosmic hide-and-seek, all four of which were hiding in the glares of red dwarf companion stars.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 14 July 2026

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