as in colored
having blotches of two or more colors
a splotched tan and white puppy
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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Charles Elliott,
Outdoor Life,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
The ocean becomes a creamy expanse splotched with brown mats of decomposing algae, according to photos shared by Abrams.
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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
Adjective
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Saperavi is the starting point for reds — the name means dye in Georgian, a reference to its extraordinary pigmentation, one of only a handful of grapes in the world with naturally colored flesh and juice.
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People are encouraged to drink plenty of water, wear lightweight, light-colored clothing, and avoid outdoor activities during the warmest parts fo the day.
Verb
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These, like many of the Guerlains, are small bottles, sprinkled throughout his collection among the factices.
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Each side gets sprinkled with salt and sugar to enhance the flavor.
Adjective
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The whole rug needs to get wet or colors in the fiber could migrate and result in a blotched look.
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Its leaves are deciduous and sometimes white-blotched.
Verb
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The coast is dotted with colorful fishing villages, while the region’s interior is made up of rolling green hills and gently sloped vineyards.
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Lucky for her, Mackenzie lives here, less than an hour outside of Miami in a state that's dotted with bodies of water.
Adjective
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Spread the mixture on the stained area; leave it for 15 minutes before wiping it away with a microfiber cloth.
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Visitors stroll from room to room, surrounded by stained glass and sacred cremains, serving witness to moving and often head-scratching performances.
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Around us were rolling hills flecked with houses, dappled by the sun shining through the clouds.
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Open the door to streets lined with trees and flecked with benches, where the bell of the light rail dings its warning as cyclists zip by on narrow roads.
Adjective
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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.
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Normally, doctors can detect spotted fever Rickettsia lanei by performing specialized laboratory tests on skin or blood samples.
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The mosquito, mottled in neon pink and purple, can be seen on a nearby computer screen.
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The sides may be mottled with brown blotches.
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“Splotched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splotched. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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