Thesaurus results for SPLOTCH

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noun

ˈspläch

Definition of splotch

as in blotch

a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part the bleach left a small white splotch on my shirt

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splotch

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verb

as in to sprinkle

to mark with small spots especially unevenly ink from a leaking pen had badly splotched his shirt pocket

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Noun

Curate a collection of bright colors, applying in dots, blobs, and splotches for an elevated art school vibe. — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 19 June 2026 Proper prep work is essential for a smooth, durable finish to avoid flaws, peeling, streaks, or splotches. — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026

Verb

They’re served in a heap in a bowl, the logs of potato annealed, shiny and splotched with balsamic vinegar. — Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025 One, pulled from the body of a Confederate soldier killed at the 1863 Battle of Chancellorsville, is splotched with mud and blood. — Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 26 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for splotch

Recent Examples of Synonyms for splotch

Noun

Verticillium wilt causes similar blotches and yellowing.

— Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026
Pine snakes can grow up to 56 inches in length, have black, brown, and russet scales with dark blotches along their backs, and are noted for having a pointed nose, which experts believe may help with burrowing.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026

Definition of blotch

Verb

Then, sprinkling in frequent, intentional movement throughout the workday.

— Jakob Roze, Health, 23 July 2026
Earlier this month, Godwin kicked off the Christian Name Tour, which will run through November and take him coast to coast — with come co-headline appearances with Dylan Gossett sprinkled in during August and September.

— Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2026

Definition of sprinkle

Noun

One image of her right knee showed flecks of blue plastic that prosecutors said came from an inflatable pool Burke used to collect blood while dismembering her body.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026
Someone unfamiliar with salt bread might even suspect a major baking error, seeing a questionably smooth croissant that entirely missed the lamination process, adorned with only a few flecks of salt acting as its saving grace.

— Candy Hom, AJC.com, 19 July 2026

Definition of fleck

Verb

The white sand beach, dotted with blue-and-white striped cabanas (in the center part of the bay), stretches for a generous eight kilometers.

— Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
The backstory There are countless historic military forts dotting the islands of Casco Bay, but Fort Scammel on House Island is the only one to have ever seen combat.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

Definition of dot

Noun

Tucked into the foothills above Point Dome, the property is listed for a speck under $5 million.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
Rather than waiting several years to look at the object through the VLT once more, Sutlieff, Bonse and their colleagues dove into older, archival imagery of the star system, looking for signs of their speck.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 15 July 2026

Definition of speck

Noun

Made with a peptide complex and vitamin E, the patches reduce lines and wrinkles while plumping and brightening your skin.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 July 2026
From Jeffrey’s team, Chloe’s remade dress, with an off-the-shoulder top and an awful mesh corset patch tied with a blue ribbon, is universally hated by the judges.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2026

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Verb

The typical guests were generally older couples, average age somewhere around 55-65, peppered here and there with larger groups of friends or families.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Usually, that meant simply shaking salt and pepper over the tomato slices.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 July 2026

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