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as in flecks
a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part
a lizard with specks of white against a green body
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as in splashes
a very small amount
not a speck of explanation to accompany the book's pictures
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as in particles
a very small piece
a speck of dust was preventing the laser from reading the disc
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as in sprinkles
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 specks
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
The pattern is a brownish batik produced by specks of tobacco.
—Zuzana Říhová, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
After a few days’ travel, some of the specks landed on a buoy floating in the North Atlantic off the coast of French Guyana.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Now for other people whose crepe myrtles look like yours, black bark and white specks are classic signs of crepe myrtle scales.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
There’s nothing worse than applying a full face of makeup, only for your best mascara to end up in smears or black specks across your face.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
For instance, the new findings suggest the green-toned specks in muddy clay found in the outcrop could contain the mineral vivianite, which the News and Views authors say can specifically shed light on certain kinds of redox reactions that may have taken place on Mars.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Toothpaste specks needs to be removed from mirrors.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
In the show’s premiere episode, Knox arrives home after a night spent at Raffaele’s to find her front door open, specks of blood on the sink and a bloody bathroom mat.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Noun
The tiny black specks of vanilla pack a surprisingly aromatic punch.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
The pattern is a brownish batik produced by specks of tobacco.
—Zuzana Říhová, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
After a few days’ travel, some of the specks landed on a buoy floating in the North Atlantic off the coast of French Guyana.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Now for other people whose crepe myrtles look like yours, black bark and white specks are classic signs of crepe myrtle scales.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
There’s nothing worse than applying a full face of makeup, only for your best mascara to end up in smears or black specks across your face.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
For instance, the new findings suggest the green-toned specks in muddy clay found in the outcrop could contain the mineral vivianite, which the News and Views authors say can specifically shed light on certain kinds of redox reactions that may have taken place on Mars.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Toothpaste specks needs to be removed from mirrors.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
In the show’s premiere episode, Knox arrives home after a night spent at Raffaele’s to find her front door open, specks of blood on the sink and a bloody bathroom mat.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specks
Noun
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Nice vanilla bean flecks and round, fatty flavor with only the subtlest hint of coconut.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Oct. 2025
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And Abrams-Draine still managed to emerge with just a few flecks of soot after getting thrown in the fire last season, picking off Justin Herbert in a loss to the Chargers and establishing himself as a building block in a spot start.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Designed by Hot Lab, the interiors are a study in contrast, with marble and precious stones playing against soft fabrics and neutral tones juxtaposed with bold splashes of color and pop art.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the rugged, waterproof build handles poolside splashes without drama.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These particles capture and transform substances like arsenic, lead, and mercury, as well as organic toxins and microplastics.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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The jet is likely made up of carbon dioxide and dust particles—just like what was spotted by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope back in August.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The shareable treat features Galactic Brownie ice cream, fudge drizzle, M&Ms candies, and Halloween sprinkles atop a double fudge brownie crust.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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The show also sprinkles in factoids about Daniel’s military past, his upbringing in Italy and his fractured family dynamic.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, connecting the dots of the actual Halloween movie timeline can be a bit tricky.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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These rugs also have anti-slip dots on the bottom to prevent sliding.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Well, that’s where the Golden State truly glimmers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
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This year, Parents explores the various emotions that families experience during the holidays—and how to find the glimmers to infuse joy throughout the season.—
Parents Editors,
Parents,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Time in the age of screens was rapidly changing, brazenly commercializing, exploding into bits and then getting distributed across multiple venues and devices.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
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All the best bits, all the comedy and magic, but in a totally original space and setting.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Blood still regularly stains the floors of the Coliseum’s rings.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Specks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specks. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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