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adjective

as in colored
having blotches of two or more colors a splotched tan and white puppy

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splotched

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verb

past tense of splotch
as in sprinkled
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 splotched
Verb
The ocean becomes a creamy expanse splotched with brown mats of decomposing algae, according to photos shared by Abrams. — Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026 The green leaves are splotched with white and bumpy on the upper side, and the stems are hairy, which deters deer. — Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 June 2026 My dress had a pristine white top with an attached skirt in dove grey, splotched with tropical-style petal pink flowers. — Amanda Uhle august 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025 The sun rose above the trees and splotched the swamp floor with patch es of golden light. — Charles Elliott, Outdoor Life, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splotched
  1. colored
  2. sprinkled
  3. blotched
  4. dotted
  5. stained
  6. flecked
  7. spotted
  8. mottled
Adjective
  • White wines might look more yellow, or reds may be brick-colored or brownish.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
  • The dark-colored wash is a nice, polished touch—even with their relaxed silhouette, and midriff bearing rise.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 18 July 2026
Definition of colored
Verb
  • Though there are monuments and memorials — sidewalk plaques, benches, murals — sprinkled around the globe, there appear to be very few Jackson statues permanently displayed in the United States.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
  • Disney sprinkled its famous pixie dust on the ship by adding the longest roller coaster at sea, a three-deck-tall castle and an open-air Marvel superhero stunt show.
    — Christian Sylt, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Definition of sprinkled
Adjective
  • The whole rug needs to get wet or colors in the fiber could migrate and result in a blotched look.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025
Definition of blotched
Verb
  • Lake Norman also is dotted with artificial reefs, said Billy Wilson, who serves as a board member of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation and the president of its Lake Norman chapter.
    — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • The Andes Mountains in South America are dotted with volcanoes that are the result of the Nazca Plate subducting under South America’s continental crust.
    — Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 23 July 2026
Definition of dotted
Adjective
  • Everything from the casting (male dancers, internet faves, and very few actual models) to the scenery (a 191-year-old venue with plenty of stained glass) to the ambiance (candlelit, with lots of bows and florals) embodied the brand's quintessential mix of romance, community, and nostalgia.
    — Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 26 June 2026
  • Spread the mixture on the stained area; leave it for 15 minutes before wiping it away with a microfiber cloth.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 June 2026
Definition of stained
Verb
  • Teal is coming out on top, with its mesmerizing mix of sea-blue and green undertones, as well as flamingo pinks flecked with iridescent shimmer particles.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 18 July 2026
  • Around us were rolling hills flecked with houses, dappled by the sun shining through the clouds.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
Definition of flecked
Adjective
  • Because spotted skunks are relatively rare in California wildlife rehabilitation centers and in the surrounding area, there were no other skunks of his kind available to keep him company.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • Normally, doctors can detect spotted fever Rickettsia lanei by performing specialized laboratory tests on skin or blood samples.
    — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Definition of spotted
Verb
  • The mosquito, mottled in neon pink and purple, can be seen on a nearby computer screen.
    — Ari Daniel, NPR, 11 June 2026
  • The sides may be mottled with brown blotches.
    — Ken Perrotte, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Definition of mottled

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“Splotched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splotched. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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