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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
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Today, old-school spots like Robert’s Grill, open since 1926, still serve them to generations of travelers.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
But everyone whose work touches on AI (which is more and more of us every day) needs enough understanding to make informed decisions and spot potential risks.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 20 May 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
The effect is sharpest for computer and information workers, sales representatives, and office supervisors—roles that used to serve as the default landing spots for college graduates entering the workforce.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Today, old-school spots like Robert’s Grill, open since 1926, still serve them to generations of travelers.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Verb
Recreational snorkelers and divers are often the first to spot these changes.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
But everyone whose work touches on AI (which is more and more of us every day) needs enough understanding to make informed decisions and spot potential risks.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 20 May 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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The captain’s patch is likely his reward upon the ink drying.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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From future concerts to jersey patches, everything is on the table.—
Connor Riley,
AJC.com,
22 May 2026
Noun
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In the same way that audiences are trying to unpack the central scheme — or interlocking set of schemes — at the center of Paula’s newfound predicament, so was the Emmy-winning Maslany drawn to the inscrutability of her character.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
24 May 2026
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Given the predicament most managers are in, what are ambitious leaders to do?—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Noun
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The debate centers on PFAS, a massive family of chemicals used in everything from food packaging to stain-resistant fabrics and nonstick cookware.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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The iconic blue peel-off stain for all-day lip color feels like nothing on your lips and is transfer-proof, budge-proof and won't feather into lines.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Top with a splash of soda, if desired.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Best Fourth of July Indoor Décor Amazon has tons of red, white, and blue indoor décor to add a festive splash of color to every room of your home.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Every scene is shot on location, the soundtrack is wall-to-wall bangers, and the cast is perfect with a few key roles filled by actors in their bygone prime and maybe one or two from beyond the grave.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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On the Democratic side, Jesse Brewer, a former area manager for 7-Eleven locations, is running against Melissa Strange, a supply-chain director for an agribusiness company.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Cowboy hats, oversized belt buckles and Western boots dominated the arrivals for both men and women, while a few sprinkled in Vegas-worthy sparkle.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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And Crawford has been sprinkling in a secret catchphrase no one has caught on to yet.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The AirTag and two dollars in cash are the only things the woman noticed had been stolen from her home in the day following the assault, according to the criminal complaint for 29-year-old Charles Willis.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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Immediately, Wayne noticed something was wrong.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
24 May 2026
Verb
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Mix the repellents with water and spray them directly onto ants or around nests.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
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Ramsbottom was at his desk when the drone smashed through the workspace's tin ceiling, spraying shrapnel in all directions, and lodging a chunk of glass in the back of his head.—
Michael Kaplan,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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“Spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spot. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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