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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 location
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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spot

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verb

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adjective

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Recent Examples of spot
Noun
Turns out the deceased were working for Cane Buckley (Jake Weary), the heir apparent to the Buckley family fishing operation who’s been prematurely elevated to the top spot while his father, Harlan (Holt McCallany), recovers from his second heart attack. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 19 June 2025 It can be found at No. 22 on the Official Singles Downloads chart and one spot beneath that on the Official Singles Sales list. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Verb
Gwyneth Paltrow, the empress of Goop, was recently spotted wearing one. Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 19 June 2025 He’s often spotted cycling to the office in Chicago, and drives a Volvo SUV instead of the higher-end luxury vehicles preferred by other billionaires. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 June 2025
Adjective
Those developments come as new ways of investing in crypto have emerged this year, with the January launch of spot bitcoin ETFs, and more recently, the addition of bitcoin ETF options. Greg Iacurci,lorie Konish, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024 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 See All Example Sentences for spot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spot
Noun
  • Examples can be seen as small red patches all across this view of Chamaeleon I. The most recent census of Chamaeleon I, by Penn State University astronomer Kevin Luhman in 2017, found about 50 new stars and brown dwarfs, bringing the total population of Chamaeleon I up to 226 members.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 June 2025
  • On a branch in a patch of sunlight, the owl landed and stared at us with big, bright, curious yellow eyes.
    The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
Noun
  • Two years ago, when Villa were in a similar predicament, the sale of Martinez was discussed as a last resort before the club decided to move on talented youngsters to balance the books instead.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 20 May 2025
  • But this latest landslide win creates a predicament for the Philippines, as the mayor-elect is thousands of miles away behind bars awaiting trial on charges of crimes against humanity.
    Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • Most food stains can be cleaned with dish detergent and water.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
  • Unfortunately, both alcohol and peroxide can irritate gums and cause gum sensitivity—this formulation uses a combination of natural enzymes and gentle oxidizers to lift surface stains on the teeth and prevent new ones from forming.
    Daley Quinn, Glamour, 11 June 2025
Noun
  • In a shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, and triple sec with a splash of jalapeño simple syrup.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025
  • Blend frozen watermelon with a splash of lime juice to make watermelon slushies.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 11 June 2025
Noun
  • One of those formerly secret locations, Natanz, housed centrifuges for enriching uranium, which could be used in civilian nuclear reactors or enriched further for weapons.
    Jeffrey Fields, The Conversation, 18 June 2025
  • However, when the driver arrived at the location, nobody was there and all calls to Salinas' phone went to voicemail.
    Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Verb
  • Allow cookies to cool completely before sprinkling powdered sugar on the walnut cookies.
    Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 June 2025
  • The Steelers also sprinkled in Cover 2 on about 12 percent of snaps (20th) and some other split-field coverages like Cover 6 (quarter, quarter, half).
    Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Verb
  • Authorities were first alerted to a potential issue after Disneyland Paris staff noticed that the bride at a pre-scheduled wedding appeared alarmingly young, per The Sunday Times.
    Toria Sheffield, People.com, 23 June 2025
  • But once the group noticed that Ginny had already died and turned to a zombie, Maggie could not finish the job, and instead handed her knife to Negan to finish off the young girl.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 23 June 2025
Verb
  • Hammerhead worms can also be sprayed with a combination of citrus oil (like orange essence) and vinegar, the Texas Invasive Species Institute states.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 14 June 2025
  • Any proposals that recommend routine insecticide spraying of your trees and shrubs should be questioned.
    Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025

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“Spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spot. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.

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