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as in dotted
marked with spots
the spotted tablecloth clashed with the stripes on the wallpaper
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as in colored
having blotches of two or more colors
not surprisingly, the white cow and black bull had a spotted calf
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as in sprinkled
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 noticed
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 sprayed
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 spotted
Literary Hub, 8 Aug. 2025
The spotted lanternfly poses a serious threat to crops and trees in the United States, despite its adorable little red wings.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 29 July 2025
Emma Banks, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
The couple first met in 2012 through a mutual friend and were spotted holding hands at the season launch party of Portlandia at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City in December 2012.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Into the depths of a forest teeming with spotted creatures, each of them full of stealth and danger and desire enough to kill a man.
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The hypnotist was spotted at a recent event for the haircare brand this past August.
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Most of the back is covered in a dotted texture imprinted directly into the plastic.—
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In fact, each has proven to be a false alarm, as slowdowns in momentum have consistently led to new buying opportunities (as indicated by the blue, dotted vertical lines).—
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During this time, monarchs cluster together in packed colonies for warmth—in a good year, thousands of monarchs might rest on a single tree, creating a kaleidoscope of brilliantly colored wings.—
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Remember, a hard freeze will still damage them, turning them mushy and off-colored.—
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Extra charm could be sprinkled on you during your birthday month, extra intuitive wisdom is another gift.—
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The landscape is sprinkled with white houses and Malvasia vineyards, and appears to have drifted from its volcanic friends to find its own patch of tropical-grade water.—
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Former Harris County District Attorney's Office Investigator, Steve Clappart, revisited the case and noticed that several pieces of information about Sanders were not presented in trial.—
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Right before the gunfire at Brown, the suspect stopped in a bathroom at the Barus & Holley building, where a man – later identified as John, per a police affidavit – noticed his clothes seemed inadequate for the cold weather.—
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Asking your local nursery to procure plants that haven’t been sprayed with pesticides, which can harm monarchs in every stage of life, is another actionable step.—
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An attachment to the machine sprayed the plaster, specifically mixed on-site and fed to the printer, covering large swaths of the walls and accelerating the time needed for the task.—
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The whole rug needs to get wet or colors in the fiber could migrate and result in a blotched look.—
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Its leaves are deciduous and sometimes white-blotched.—
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Frank doesn’t mind having people killed for his agenda, but has avoided getting his hands stained with blood.—
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Cut the blanket into smaller pieces, avoiding areas that are worn, ripped, or stained, and turn them into pillow covers, tote bags, cushions, dog bedding, and more.—
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During the trial, jurors learned about grim Google searches Brian had made after his wife died, including how to saw a body and how to clean blood off of wood floors.—
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Fanatics shared the moment Tennessee Titans first overall pick, quarterback Cam Ward, saw Brady pop up on the screen to give him some wise words.—
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“Spotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spotted. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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