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noun

ˈspläch How to pronounce splotch (audio)
Definition of splotchnext
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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Recent Examples of splotch
Noun
Should the seafood-averse find their way through the door, look to an excellent roast chicken in ham jus, accompanied by a welcome splotch of mustard. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 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
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
  1. blotch
  2. sprinkle
  3. fleck
  4. dot
  5. speck
  6. stain
  7. patch
  8. pepper
Noun
  • Crews are also using steam to remove blotches of chewing gum, which have turned black over time.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The next morning, a galaxy of itchy red bumps and blotches stretched from my shoulder to my hip.
    — Ben Crair, New Yorker, 31 July 2026
Definition of blotch
Verb
  • Never dump soil in large clumps in the garden; instead, sprinkle it thinly and evenly.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Warren Buffett went long in his annual letters to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders—often 10,000-plus words, deep on the year’s lessons and the company’s results, sprinkled with folksy wisdom.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of sprinkle
Noun
  • Little flecks of roasted sweet potato pepper the cake, and a tangy cream cheese glaze is a perfect complement to the warm spices and crunchy topping.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of fleck
Verb
  • The defining feature of the property is its location directly on the Blue Flag–awarded Glyfada Beach, at the base of dramatic cliffs dotted with pine forests.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Deficits in Arizona will be as common as saguaros dotting the landscape.
    — Jess Bryant, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of dot
Noun
  • Hezlep House is on the market for a speck under $5 million with listing agent Nancy Valentine.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Aug. 2026
  • That’s way off in the distance, barely a speck on the horizon.
    — Zach Przystup, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of speck
Verb
  • After his death, Bob’s became the de facto location for fans needing to pay homage to the beloved director, piled high with tributes of cigarettes, cans of Coke, donuts, slices of pie and tear-stained letters of gratitude.
    — Amanda Karkoutly, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Clean the bowl with a toilet brush and cleaner once or twice a week to prevent mineral deposits from staining the toilet bowl.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of stain
Noun
  • Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 almost a full year ago—which means no more security updates, patches, or tech support, but that’s not the only reason Windows 11 Pro is a solid upgrade.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026
  • But automakers will likely still provide a basic level of support, especially in the form of safety and security patches and bug fixes.
    — Robert Ferris, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of patch
Verb
  • In response, the researchers peppered Copilot with questions about the guardrails that required user confirmation before the assistant could execute powerful commands.
    — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Fiscal came back with a tombstone attempt, but Fenix escaped and peppered him with more kicks.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of pepper

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