Thesaurus results for SPECKLING

speckling

verb

present participle of speckle

as in sprinkling

to mark with small spots especially unevenly speckled the cookies with colored sugar

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Recent Examples of speckling Last month’s Salesman release deviated from the historic pair’s colorblocking ever so slightly with the midsole making greater use of red, but no such deviation is see on the sole of Awake’s (speckling excluded). —

Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026

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During Tuesday’s practice, which was the first of three on-field sessions this week, the Dolphins opened up the play-action game during the first 11-on-11 period by sprinkling in some running plays.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Leaving wet grass clippings on your lawn or sprinkling them over garden beds can create a breeding ground for fungal diseases and block airflow, creating a layer of humidity, says Handley.

— Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026