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(Entry 1 of 2)
the act or process of sighting or learning the existence of something for the first time
- the spotting of a new bird is always a thrill for an avid bird-watcher
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spotting
verbpresent participle of spot
Synonyms & Antonyms of spotting (Entry 2 of 2)
1
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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2
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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- beholding,
- catching,
- descrying,
- discerning,
- distinguishing,
- espying,
- eyeing
- (or eying),
- looking (at),
- noticing,
- noting,
- observing,
- perceiving,
- regarding,
- remarking,
- seeing,
- sighting,
- spying,
- viewing,
- witnessing
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- getting a load of
- [slang],
- laying eyes on,
- setting eyes on
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3
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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