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as in patch
a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part
in summer the white coat of the snow leopard is studded with brownish black spots
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as in predicament
a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
we're in a bit of a spot right now with our mortgage payments
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as in stain
a mark of guilt or disgrace
scandalous conduct that will forever be a spot upon the family name
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as in splash
a very small amount
had only a spot of stew for dinner, as he wasn't very hungry
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as in to sprinkle
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
to give the effect of sunlight on water, the artist spotted the lake in his painting with flecks of gold paint
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as in to notice
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
I spotted both of them as they tried to sneak out the back door
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as in chance
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Recent Examples of spot
Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
Retail prices for coins and bars typically include premiums above the spot price.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Molly Burford, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
Former Dallas Mavericks point guard Steve Nash was spotted at AT&T Stadium.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
But Yankees fans will have to hope that Weaver's assessment is spot on as the team desperately needs another reliable bullpen performer.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
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Noun
After more than a year of waiting and a few delays, a new spot for big burgers, breakfast sandwiches and more is coming a short drive past the Charlotte border.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
Retail prices for coins and bars typically include premiums above the spot price.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Verb
At this time, it hasn’t been spotted elsewhere.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
Former Dallas Mavericks point guard Steve Nash was spotted at AT&T Stadium.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
Adjective
Taylor and Moreno are spot on in the sensational cast which also features a nice turn from Nestor Carbonell as another fed on their tail.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
But Yankees fans will have to hope that Weaver's assessment is spot on as the team desperately needs another reliable bullpen performer.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spot
Noun
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Fans are still aghast that Destiny 2 has reached the end of service, with the game not just wrapping up its content updates but also any level of support, with no more balance patches or even hotfixes to come, aside from one or two urgent ones.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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At the time, certain teams wore BLM patches and stenciled the BLM logo onto the pitcher’s mounds.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
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Rather than allow the observatory to burn up in Earth’s atmosphere, NASA turned Swift’s predicament into a test of an emerging technology — robotic satellite servicing.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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And Prince George, who is third in line to the throne, is apparently in that predicament.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Cleaning Pots And Pans Coffee grounds are a natural abrasive and can be added to any dish soap and water combo to scrub away pesky scum and food stains.—
Joey Skladany,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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Next, apply a lipstick or lip stain with a matte finish—ideally patted on with your fingers—to finish it off.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
17 June 2026
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Young guests can make a splash at the 16,000-square-foot waterpark or one of the seven freshwater pools.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The excitement of that first game behind them, Advocaat and his players are looking to make more than just a splash in the remainder of their first tournament.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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Investigators are expected to move the wreckage to a secure location for further examination after initial on-site documentation is complete.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The agency did not disclose the location of the home where the fawn was found.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Solo travelers were abundant, though most travelers were couples, with a few families sprinkled in too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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The event featured game-play and events sprinkled throughout the city and partnerships with the White Sox, the Field Museum and the Lincoln Park Zoo.—
Felicity Abbott,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Sensors alone are not a cure for such failures, but better measurements can help engineers notice when important details are changing.—
Alex Krasnok,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
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Pryor also noticed that Black students were frequently more hesitant to participate in these conversations.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Verb
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If that happens, remove the safety clip, hold the can with both hands, and prepare to spray when the bear is roughly 30 to 40 feet away.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Aerial footage showed firefighters spraying water on several buildings that were on fire.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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“Spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spot. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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