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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
Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
The song earned a spot on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart, debuting at No. 28 — her first solo chart achievement.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2025
Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
The two were most recently spotted together at Los Angeles’ Birds Street Cafe on Sunday (Mar. 23).
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 28 Mar. 2025
CBS News, 21 Nov. 2024
This recent upward momentum has been fueled by a surge in investor interest in spot Bitcoin ETFs, following notable outflows on November 25 and 26.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 2 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The final day to experience Jellyrolls in its current spot on Disney’s Boardwalk will be April 19.
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However, in a surprising move, the World No. 2 was spotted visiting the Masters course before heading to the Texas Children's Houston Open.
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Unlike regular bitcoin ETFs, in which bitcoin futures contracts are the underlying asset, bitcoins are the underlying asset of a spot bitcoin ETF.
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Improve Skin Texture Collagen face masks work to hydrate and plump the skin, filling in rough patches and uneven areas while promoting a more even complexion.—
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Every item also features an official 2024 World Series patch.—
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Chantelle and Kelly, two flight attendants on vacation in the U.K., spoke to Newsweek about their unique predicament.—
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In the Heat’s case, the franchise’s unfortunate predicament stems mostly from personnel decisions involving veteran players, decisions largely made by team president Pat Riley with input from several others.—
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No one wants a yellow stain on their outdoor furniture.—
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Allow 5-10 minutes for the hydrogen peroxide to penetrate and break down the stain, then wash with hot, soapy water and dry thoroughly.—
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Stir-frying is a method of quickly searing and cooking bite-size pieces of protein and vegetables in a splash of oil over high heat.—
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Skin tones appear accurate, and splashes of blues and oranges pop out nicely.—
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Chipotle had recently announced the closure of some underperforming locations and made corporate restructuring decisions.—
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Reuters was able to confirm the location of the video by buildings, utility poles and road layout that matches satellite imagery of the area.—
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To add scouring power, sprinkle kosher salt on the lemon, which acts as a gentle abrasive to scour away odor-causing buildup and residue.—
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Will people obey this new law and stop eating this ingredient, cease and desist from mixing its powder with their milk, sprinkling it onto their ice-cream?—
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Without anyone noticing, the cat went into the family bathroom, sat on the toilet seat, and peed in it like a human, despite the fact that nobody had ever shown him how to use a toilet before.—
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Fans of Thai Orchid will notice several differences between the original location at 6504 Martway St. Dark gray light fixtures hang from its high ceilings.—
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The moment when drivers on the podium pick up the bottles of champagne at their feet, shake them up and spray each other stands as one of F1’s most storied traditions.—
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Detainees reported that officers sprayed individuals directly in the face without warning, then exited the unit, locking doors and windows and cutting off power and water.—
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“Spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spot. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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