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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Try sprinkling hemp seeds into smoothies and oatmeal, and enjoy pumpkin seeds as a crunchy snack or as a topping for salads.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
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Vrabel is gunning for her, her team and anyone standing in his path, sprinkling salt on select wounds along the way.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
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Familiar faces dotting the periphery of the dance floor leaned in close to catch up over the loudspeakers.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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The area put on a display of yellow aspen trees dotting the mountains between evergreens, their delicate leaves vibrating in the wind.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Remove any heavy objects from the sides of your tub, as these items can cause chips or cracking that can contribute to staining.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, these shoes are machine washable, so don’t worry about staining the gorgeous light pink shoes on your next adventure!—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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At the time, Jenner became known for her edgy, experimental looks, especially after dyeing her hair blue.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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What’s the most common error men make when dyeing their hair or beards?—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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Between the timing and Elsbeth spotting a shiny, brand-new replacement for Johnny’s beat-up old harness and carabiner, the jig is up, giving Elsbeth a moment to shine on the set of Raquel’s Behind the Black Veil interview, prosecuting her case in the persona of a reality-show host.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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The robot is also capable of spotting the charging spot perfectly in electric vehicles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Splotching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splotching. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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