as in to dot
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
the baker freckled the frosting with flakes of coconut
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Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2023
Regional airports are freckled around the area, most notably in small-but-commercial Flagstaff and in charter-only Sedona and Tusayan.
—Emily Pennington, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2023
Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2024
Swift’s glam featured her signature bold red lip, a smoky eye and glitter freckle makeup patches courtesy of Fazit.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Steamed rockfish, which a server compares to clam chowder, delivers on the promise with a moat of diced potatoes, bacon and milky sauce around the entree, freckled with scallion ash, a handy way to deal with the abundance of scallions in the kitchen.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 18 Aug. 2023
Regional airports are freckled around the area, most notably in small-but-commercial Flagstaff and in charter-only Sedona and Tusayan.
—Emily Pennington, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2023
Noun
Sporting a red plaid dress and platform boots, the musician also made a statement by sporting sparkly faux freckles on her cheeks.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2024
Swift’s glam featured her signature bold red lip, a smoky eye and glitter freckle makeup patches courtesy of Fazit.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024
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On the road leading to the Mitchells’ farm, McGraw campaign signs dotted the landscape, an unsurprising sight in the heavily Republican rural area.Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2024
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Row houses and modern mid-rises also dot the area, including Laconia Lofts, a five-story landmark building where a modern penthouse has been added to the market with a $6.19 million price tag.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2024
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Mole gift boxes at Guelaguetza Silken, rich and fragrant with spices, Guelaguetza’s moles are a thing of beauty in all their colors and flavors.Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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Victoria showcased her Halloween spirit with a scary green ogre mask that included several large moles and a gummy smile.Rachel Flynn, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Brush with oil, and sprinkle with the spice mixture.Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
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Bake and Serve In small bowl stir together crackers and butter; sprinkle over pineapple mixture.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
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The film tells the story of a successful textile merchant who can’t find a wife because of a disfiguring birthmark on his face.Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
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Williams has short, black hair, a birthmark on his throat and skin pigmentation on his hands and legs, police said in their incident report.Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
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Sometimes, traffickers stain ivory to look like wood or coat it in chocolate to make it through inspections.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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A number of the belongings appeared to be stained with blood.Tim Madigan, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
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The moon is a faint blotch in the upper right of the image.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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Its gill slits are located within a large circular blotch.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
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Ever the comic, Pickett would frequently pepper their set with impressions — including a version of Karloff from his beloved monster movies.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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These questions—and many more—are peppered throughout Leonardo’s writings, reminding him to stay curious and keep asking questions about his world.Laila Marouf, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Officials lowered their recommendation for drinking water fluoride levels in 2015 to address a tooth condition called fluorosis, that can cause splotches on teeth and was becoming more common in U.S. kids.Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement Officials lowered their recommendation for drinking water fluoride levels in 2015 to address a tooth condition called fluorosis, which can cause splotches on teeth and was becoming more common in U.S. kids.Jonathan J. Cooper, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Freckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freckle. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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