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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
Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
The beetle, named for six gold spots that adorn its back, doesn’t fly far.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Those bright white tees seem to be absolute stain magnets attracting coffee drips, spaghetti sauce spots, and salad dressing splashes.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
Indiana earning one of the coveted 12 spots in the playoffs was met with some criticism, with Herbstreit among those who questioned the selection committee after Indiana's early postseason exit.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
But beyond the spots for seeing and being seen, this destination is a rich tapestry of diverse flavors, especially Caribbean and Latin fare—head to Little Havana for a classic Cuban sandwich, or to Little Haiti for the griot stew.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Coffee tables and fireplace mantels make for great spots.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
But, other spots in the state were received much more than that.
—Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
If your finances have been all over the place, Uranus retrograde is about to expose the weak spots in your budget, Aries.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Sam Reed, Glamour, 9 Jan. 2026
If anyone spots an American badger in Ohio, they are asked to report it to the Ohio Division of Wildlife.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Katie picks up a gig in the band after Dewey spots her playing the cello.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
The Johnson County spots hope to open in the summer or fall of 2026, while Blue Springs is expected to land in late 2026 or early 2027.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Dec. 2025
Haaland’s first goal in the 3-0 victory against West Ham United last Saturday is an example of how the City striker spots a potential cutback opportunity, understands his surroundings and acts accordingly.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2025
The episode explodes when, from the kitchen side of the pass-through window, Cannon spots her work crush within kissing distance of the boss.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025
As a train barrels toward her near the final moments of the video, Perry spots a daisy on the tracks — seemingly a nod to her daughter — and dodges disaster.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
In the present-day snap, Esmé spots her family mid-marathon and embraces Fox.
—Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
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While tranexamic acid works to even skin tone, fade dark spots, and reduce melasma.
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The two begin fighting when Lexi spots the gun on the floor and picks it up.
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Microcalcifications appear as white specks and may indicate cancer in some cases.—
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There were also no visible specks of spices.—
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Working in batches if needed, arrange pickles in a single layer in air-fryer basket (do not overcrowd).—
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Along with the usual lettuce, tomato and mayo, the inaugural customer creation, introduced for a limited time in July 2025, dressed the brand’s staple burger patty and bun with American cheese, bacon, crispy onions, and pickles with golden onion rings and a smoky BBQ sauce.—
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Snag it in black, white, green, blue, or maple or walnut wood stains in sizes ranging from 4 by 4 inches to 8 by 10 inches.—
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Additional Tips Avoid using hairspray to clean nail polish stains.—
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Designed for high-performance durability, the IP65 water-resistant frames are crafted from lightweight TR90 material, ensuring a pressure-free fit that can withstand sweat and splashes.—
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Stanley 12-Ounce Stay-Hot Camp Mug A secure, press-to-fit lid ensures that this mug locks in your drink’s temperature and prevents splashes simultaneously.—
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Its reach spanned numerous locations in Northern California and even made it to the mayor of Flavortown himself, Guy Fieri.—
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What's gone is Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania is temporarily pausing certain services at its locations in the region.—
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Barnett dots up Knight for a 57-yard catch-and-run.—
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Rather than the stiff alien chitchat that dots his own screenplays, the characters in The Favourite trade the witty, venomous bon mots of The Great creator Tony McNamara.—
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Later, after showing Joe how to work the Jet Ski crane, Nathan gets hit in the face by the hook — at the same time that Max notices that another Jet Ski has floated away and runs to get it.—
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Baer also notices her clients gravitate toward pieces that feel human and grounded.—
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The warmer temperatures also mean ski areas have been unable to run snowmaking equipment, which sprays mist into the air to create snow in freezing temperatures.—
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If this is the version of Smith that sprays the ball around to his playmakers and threw four touchdowns against the Jaguars last week, the Raiders can hang.—
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“Spots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spots. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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