as in sprinkling
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 specking
Of course local photographer Geoff Baker was out and about in the storm as well, and his black-and-white shot of Main Street, with the snow specking the lens, is also memorable.
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Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2026
Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specking
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For casseroles, cover tightly with foil and return to the oven until the rice is tender, sprinkling with a splash of water or broth if the casserole seems dry.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
7 May 2026
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Planting a clover lawn is as easy as sprinkling topsoil over an even distribution of seeds, followed by watering.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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Italy is not a monolith, but is made up of many tiny, charming towns, glamorous cities, and villages dotting the map along the way.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2026
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Traci Park won the Los Angeles City Council’s 11th District seat in 2022 on a promise to clean up the rising number of homeless encampments dotting the affluent Westside district.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Leave enough room to mow around the tree, cut it back each season, and make any repairs to your fence, such as staining or board replacement.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Sometimes the warning sign is subtle staining — especially yellow or brown discoloration on walls or ceilings.—
Ryan Brennan
May 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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Brianna, spotting her former boyfriend, Duncan (Ben Marshall), attempted to brush off the awkward encounter.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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Scott recalled sitting in the waiting room and spotting a producer from the earlier film nearby, prompting him to try to avoid being recognized.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
2 May 2026
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“Specking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specking. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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