1
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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2
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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3
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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4
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
Sam Kean, The Atlantic, 26 May 2025
This year, Sprite knocked Pepsi out of the top three spots on the list.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 May 2025
Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 26 May 2025
Edinburgh, Scotland August is great for: spotting the next Oscar winner making a live debut.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 26 May 2025
Bob Pisani, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
One crypto-friendly move the SEC did make under Mr. Gensler was the approval in January of spot bitcoin ETFs, or exchange trade funds, which allow investors to have a stake in bitcoin without directly buying it.
—The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Yet because those continents were in constant contact with one another, exchanging goods and ideas, scholars have debated whether writing sprung up independently in each spot or first appeared in one place before spreading elsewhere.
—Sam Kean, The Atlantic, 26 May 2025
This year, Sprite knocked Pepsi out of the top three spots on the list.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 May 2025
Verb
In good conditions, the vehicle's thermal optics are powerful enough to spot a mouse a mile away.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 26 May 2025
Edinburgh, Scotland August is great for: spotting the next Oscar winner making a live debut.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 26 May 2025
Adjective
With spot bitcoin ETFs now accounting for more than $100 billion in assets, bitcoin is now about 1% of the assets under management of the entire ETF universe.
—Bob Pisani, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
One crypto-friendly move the SEC did make under Mr. Gensler was the approval in January of spot bitcoin ETFs, or exchange trade funds, which allow investors to have a stake in bitcoin without directly buying it.
—The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spot
Noun
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This signals the end of a seriously rough patch for KTM, which was on the brink of collapse for a while.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
23 May 2025
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There's a fascinating set of new patches Chinese officials released for a series of launches with top-secret satellites over the last two months, Ars reports.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Sheriff Martinez could easily resolve this predicament of her own making.—
Pedro Rios,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 May 2025
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The cops are making progress, the bikers are sharpening their shivs, the main duo’s relationship is being tested and Ray is dealing with his own family issues, while Manny is facing his own piercing predicament.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Choose a bright, cheery yellow paint or opt for a deep chocolate stain with white window trim for a classic cabin vibe.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
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Yves Saint Laurent Vinyl Cream Lip Stain $41 $30 Nordstrom Rack YSL's Vinyl Cream Lip Stain brings the staying power of a lip stain and the shine factor of a gloss.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
23 May 2025
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Rumors have begun circulating about the possibility of the Celtics making a major splash to acquire Flagg, a lifelong fan of the team.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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The Cannes Film Festival is underway, and while the Marché Du Film is as booming as ever with exciting packages of future films, there are plenty of titles playing in competition or in the Cannes sidebars that could make a big splash at the box office or the awards season race for the right buyer.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
18 May 2025
Noun
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This type of flooding leads to disruptions such as road and business closures and longer commute times, occurring when tides reach anywhere from 1 to 2 feet above the daily average high tide, depending on location.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Offerings vary depending on the location; many hotels charge additional fees for things like spa treatments, parking, and food and drinks.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
Verb
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There are access points sprinkled across the waterfront.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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To add a Tajín or salt rim, sprinkle a thin layer of Tajín or fine sea salt into a shallow bowl or plate.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Other journalists noticed a drop-off in performance for the convertibles, and probably more so than the mild weight gains of just about 100 lbs (45 kg) might suggest.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2025
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Karen Walsh began to notice a change in her husband back in 2017.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
30 May 2025
Verb
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The eight-seat boat has on-board and onshore water cannons so riders can spray other boats while navigating the river channel.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2025
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Luckily, several herbicides available to spray on the invading grass can be used among ornamental plants listed on the products’ labels.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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“Spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spot. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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