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as in specks
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 pickles
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 stains
a mark of guilt or disgrace
scandalous conduct that will forever be a spot upon the family name
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as in splashes
a very small amount
had only a spot of stew for dinner, as he wasn't very hungry
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as in locations
the area or space occupied by or intended for something
the cat grabbed my spot on the couch the minute I stood up
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as in dots
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 notices
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 sprays
to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on
the TV networks had spotted reporters all over the state for the election
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Recent Examples of spots
Tiana Attride, AFAR Media, 12 Sep. 2025
For pet owners, this means that creating a warm environment, such as sunny spots or heated beds, can greatly improve your cat's comfort.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Nights are dark enough to see the Milky Way overhead, beaches are unspoiled, and the local seafood spots like to keep things unfussy but delicious.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
My personal Waffle House highlight reel is mostly anchored to our local spots.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
For stubborn spots, dip your cloth back into the warm vinegar water for an extra boost.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Watch enough football and every commercial break becomes an exercise in bleary déjà vu, as the spots that bowed in the first quarter begin repeating on you like so many lager burps.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
It’s equipped with strong suction to suck up small messes in tricky spots around the house and in the car.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Surprisingly, though, some items are actually cheaper at the airport than at regular spots.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 5 Sep. 2025
Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
When a chameleon spots a bug, tiny muscles adjust the lens until the target is perfectly in focus, and that adjustment tells them exactly how far away dinner is.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2025
Well, luckily, Charles spots the numbers 6, 24, and 00 on the card — a date?
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025
The agency added that anyone in Maine who spots the lizard shouldn't approach the reptile; instead, contact the Old Town Police Department, so the animal can be captured safely.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Waiting to board her flight to Paris, Belly spots Conrad at a nearby gate.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Aspens thrive at elevations between 7,000 and 9,500 feet, so head to the national park spots Hollowell Park, Beaver Meadows, and Glacier Gorge, which are also home to pumpkin-orange cottonwoods.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
Staple European spots France, Spain and Croatia, for example, have been facing record-breaking heat in recent weeks, which triggered wildfires in some locations.
—Sophie Kiderlin,sam Meredith, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Frances spots Marshall at the shareholders conference and approaches him after he’s tossed out — hiding her affiliation with Reutical Pharmaceutical.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
For the Olympics, tickets start at around 30 euros, with most under 100 euros (though some premium seats for the most popular spots can cost as much as 1,400 euros), with pricing varying by event, session, and category.
—Tiana Attride, AFAR Media, 12 Sep. 2025
For pet owners, this means that creating a warm environment, such as sunny spots or heated beds, can greatly improve your cat's comfort.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Nights are dark enough to see the Milky Way overhead, beaches are unspoiled, and the local seafood spots like to keep things unfussy but delicious.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
My personal Waffle House highlight reel is mostly anchored to our local spots.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 12 Sep. 2025
For stubborn spots, dip your cloth back into the warm vinegar water for an extra boost.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Watch enough football and every commercial break becomes an exercise in bleary déjà vu, as the spots that bowed in the first quarter begin repeating on you like so many lager burps.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
It’s equipped with strong suction to suck up small messes in tricky spots around the house and in the car.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Surprisingly, though, some items are actually cheaper at the airport than at regular spots.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
If one employee spots profanity or offensive language in an application, then it is sent to another employee, and possibly moved up the chain.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
When a chameleon spots a bug, tiny muscles adjust the lens until the target is perfectly in focus, and that adjustment tells them exactly how far away dinner is.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2025
Well, luckily, Charles spots the numbers 6, 24, and 00 on the card — a date?
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025
The agency added that anyone in Maine who spots the lizard shouldn't approach the reptile; instead, contact the Old Town Police Department, so the animal can be captured safely.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Waiting to board her flight to Paris, Belly spots Conrad at a nearby gate.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Aspens thrive at elevations between 7,000 and 9,500 feet, so head to the national park spots Hollowell Park, Beaver Meadows, and Glacier Gorge, which are also home to pumpkin-orange cottonwoods.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
Staple European spots France, Spain and Croatia, for example, have been facing record-breaking heat in recent weeks, which triggered wildfires in some locations.
—Sophie Kiderlin,sam Meredith, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Frances spots Marshall at the shareholders conference and approaches him after he’s tossed out — hiding her affiliation with Reutical Pharmaceutical.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spots
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After a few days’ travel, some of the specks landed on a buoy floating in the North Atlantic off the coast of French Guyana.—
Zack Savitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Now for other people whose crepe myrtles look like yours, black bark and white specks are classic signs of crepe myrtle scales.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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How To Harvest Dill Seeds Dill seeds can be used to make pickles, spice blends, stews, and more.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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The menu item features two patties topped with American cheese, pickles, ketchup and mustard.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Scrub any stains with a soft sponge or brush.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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This process lifts stains without increasing their surface area, which can be an issue when scrubbing by hand with a cloth or brush.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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The water-resistant outer material guards your essentials against splashes, while elastic straps and multiple pockets help keep your bottles upright.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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And the American redstart — a jetblack little fellow with orange splashes — pretty much stopped breeding here in the early 2000s.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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What Pinstripes locations are closed?—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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So far, Starlink will receive $300 million to serve over 200,000 locations under BEAD, even though the satellite internet service is already available to consumers across the US.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Consider the first scene of the pilot, in which Issa notices a man on the subway masturbating in her direction and takes justice into her own hands when no one does anything to stop him.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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However, Walmart has also trimmed some of its tech jobs in the Bay Area this year, WARN notices the company has filed with the state EDD show.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This is when water from a sprinkler head sprays out onto the sidewalk or street, and that's considered wasted water.—
Yvette Fernandez,
NPR,
28 Aug. 2025
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Like Machado, Tatis sprays the ball to all fields, even on the ground, another reason he can be depended upon to hit for a solid batting average, even while playing his home games in a pitchers’ park.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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While players watch dots appear and reach for the A button, the mod races to get a response from the AI model and translate it into the game's dialog format.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Connecting The Dots B2B marketers have to be brilliant at connecting the dots.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Spots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spots. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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