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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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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Recent Examples of splotch
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
The skin’s appearance after a flare can also differ, with those with dark skin often experiencing more hyperpigmentation (dark patches) and hypopigmentation (light splotches) than those with fair skin.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Allure, 18 Apr. 2025
Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Back then, the Royal Caribbean vessel was essentially a blank canvas, shrouded in scaffolding and netting, with patches of pale blue livery splotched across the hull.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Bowfins have a dark splotch on their tails and lack the python-like spots of the invasive species.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Apr. 2025
The skin’s appearance after a flare can also differ, with those with dark skin often experiencing more hyperpigmentation (dark patches) and hypopigmentation (light splotches) than those with fair skin.
—Sierra Leone Starks, Allure, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
But Frank was more the scratchy handwriting type, prone to splotch—not one to weep, let alone for long.
—Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Back then, the Royal Caribbean vessel was essentially a blank canvas, shrouded in scaffolding and netting, with patches of pale blue livery splotched across the hull.
—Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splotch
Noun
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Its back has orange and gray markings with a scattering of darker brown blotches.—
Aspen Pflughoeft
Updated July 9,
Miami Herald,
9 July 2025
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The baby was purple-gray-colored, in blotches; wet, smeared in blood and what looked like whitish wax.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 July 2025
Verb
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After your can is dry, sprinkle some baking soda at the bottom before placing a new bag inside.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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Lightly sauté spinach with a little butter, and sprinkle with Parmesan and lemon for a great side dish.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Although other pests cause similar damage, thrips damage is often associate with numerous small flecks of dark green to black fecal matter.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
5 Aug. 2025
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While mostly white-colored overall, hues of pink can be visible along with black flecks spread along the plant.—
Emily Leahy,
Hartford Courant,
19 July 2025
Verb
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Inside, four bedrooms and three bathrooms are spread across roughly 2,600 square feet of single-level living space boasting dark hardwood floors and high ceilings dotted with skylights.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
14 Aug. 2025
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California has the most branches, with some 415 venues dotted throughout the golden state.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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The recipe for bulldog gravy originated in Appalachian coal mining communities, rooted in kitchens where resourceful cooks knew how to wrest every speck of flavor from humble ingredients.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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His eyes gleamed, without a single speck of jealousy.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
29 July 2025
Verb
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Block after block across metropolitan Milwaukee, piles of soaked carpets, waterlogged appliances and furniture stained beyond recognition now slump in front yards and along sidewalks.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The color is also anti-fade, and won’t stain, shrink, or wrinkle.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This allows the patch to react to UV exposure and change color, indicating when to use sunscreen.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Again, aging this roster for a one-year patch doesn’t seem all that optimal.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Livramento, Lewis Hall and Kieran Trippier look to advance from full-back and pepper the area with crosses.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
13 Aug. 2025
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Over the course of three legislative committee hearings in less than two weeks, state lawmakers peppered the Texas Lottery Commission's top executive with questions about why the agency did nothing to stop third-party vendors from using a smartphone app to sell tickets to players.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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“Splotch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splotch. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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