SPLOTCHED Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

splotched 1 of 2

adjective

as in colored

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

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splotched

2 of 2

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

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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

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Adjective

The brightly colored walls in the home are filled with the Krauses’ collection, including works by Tacita Dean, Raymond Saunders, Rachel Harrison, Richard Tuttle, Rudolf Stingel, and Franz Ackermann, the latter a commission.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 10 Nov. 2026
Bold green pelmets and stone inserts are meant to recall emeralds and colored gemstones.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of colored

Verb

Each guest room offers two complimentary reusable water bottles that can be filled at hydration stations sprinkled throughout the property.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
In keeping with the grand tradition of Stand Up for Heroes, which is organized by the Bob Woodruff Foundation and has raised $123 million for veterans and their families over the past 20 years, Springsteen sprinkled dirty jokes throughout his set.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of sprinkled

Verb

The home renewal company provides replacement windows, siding, doors and roofing installations from roughly 14 showrooms and office locations dotted throughout the Midwest.

— S. Sorrina Beecher, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
It's located on the Brisbane Riverwalk, a network of overwater walkways that are dotted with bright red royal poinciana flame trees, which didn't exist 10 years ago.

— Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of dotted

Adjective

The stained glass had to first endure more destruction before its metamorphosis.

— Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Luckily the damage appears to be mostly cosmetic, and the beautiful balustrades, stained glass, and mahogany built-ins have survived the makeover unscathed.

— Nora DeLigter, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of stained

Verb

Chef Williams Saurina adds his own touches, with novel spins on ceviche, zesty salsas flecked with pumpkin seeds, and aromatic Tikin Xic (sea bass with recado rojo, made from local achiote, wrapped in totomoxtle leaf).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
The pillowy dough is flecked with cinnamon and crowded with tender chunks of apple.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of flecked

Adjective

Other invasive plants including Tree of Heaven, the host plant for the highly invasive spotted lanternfly, has been found in The Preserve as well.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of spotted

Verb

Related Articles The designer piece seemed to be made of a mix of tulle and some other opaque fabric that was mottled with darker accents for dimension.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
The mosquito, mottled in neon pink and purple, can be seen on a nearby computer screen.

— Ari Daniel, NPR, 11 June 2026

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