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splotching

verb

present participle of splotch

as in sprinkling

to mark with small spots especially unevenly ink from a leaking pen had badly splotched his shirt pocket

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The duo wants to be there for the good, the bad, and the questionably smelly while sprinkling some happy-go-lucky magic over all of it.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
But instead of overwhelming players like a Ubisoft title, Nihei and his team take a more measured approach, sprinkling the quests after each major upgrade.

— Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of sprinkling

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There are countless other chullpas (round, stone structures that look something between a massive pizza oven and a small lighthouse) that house ancient remains, just dotting the foothills of the mountains here.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
The neighborhood cameras have prompted pushback in localities big and small, dotting red and blue states.

— Max Zahn, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

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Foods like tomato sauce and chocolate can cause staining if they aren’t wiped up right away.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026
Her hobbies include quilting, gardening and refurbishing furniture with Bill, with Hiers often adding the finishing touches by staining and painting their projects.

— Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 17 Aug. 2026

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The Grammy-winning singer has never shied away from dyeing her hair.

— Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Any colors that can catch your eye from a plate (and make your mouth water) are guaranteed to make an impact in 2026; edible flowers are the key to organically dyeing drinks and desserts with different hues.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026

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Around that time, spotting it on nearby evenings or mornings will be extremely difficult.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 5 Sep. 2026
The north end of the beach features Whiskey Creek, a quiet brackish river that is great for kayaking and occasionally spotting some manatees (though highly unlikely at this time of year).

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

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