as in to dot
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
the baker freckled the frosting with flakes of coconut
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Recent Examples of freckle
Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2023
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
Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
The base green color never changes, but Hannon added subtle details like freckles and eyebrow transfers.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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Verb
Tradition is salmon flavored with kelp and freckled with white sesame seeds.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2023
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
Noun
The missing woman is described as 5 feet 10 inches and about 140 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes, a knife tattoo on her forearm and freckles on her face, according to a Los Angeles Police Department news release.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
The base green color never changes, but Hannon added subtle details like freckles and eyebrow transfers.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freckle
Verb
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Highland’s history is dotted with attempts to reverse its slide toward disrepair.—
Natalie Wallington,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2025
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To wit: club ties dotted with skulls, high-contrast block stripes, and slouchy silk knits—ranging in price from $95 to $165.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In Odd One Out, a group of similar people tries to root out a mole, thereby examining individual stereotypes (for example, a group of straight guys tries to identify the secretly gay one).—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2025
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To track changes in your moles over time, consider taking full-body photographs.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg,
TIME,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Altuve sprinkled similar sentiments throughout subsequent interviews, even if his conviction ran counter to how this franchise conducts business.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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The doughnuts and Munchkins will swap regular sprinkles for pink, white and red heart sprinkles.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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One display told the story of a young girl from Burma, Ma Myint Thein, who was born with deformities of her fingers and birthmarks across her back and neck.—
Saskia Solomon,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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The main features include a red birthmark, ranging in color from pink to reddish-purple, atypical vein or lymphatic development, and overgrowth of tissues and bones.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
12 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Make Glass Shower Doors Sparkle The entire aesthetic of your bathroom can take a big hit the moment your glass shower door begins to look streaky, stained, or foggy.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025
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As Shilpa notes though, the plastic has a tendency to stain, especially when slicing carrots or beets.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The blotch of black fur around Bao Li's eyes is wider, with pointy tips that flare out more than Qing Bao's.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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The spread of the blotches slowed, creeping to a stop.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
14 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Gwendolyn is eager to learn about Mark’s time on the surface, peppering him with questions about the sky and the air.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Capitals were pushing Vancouver around physically and setting up shop in its end of the ice, peppering Kevin Lankinen with scoring chances in bunches.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Termite mounds and ebony trees added splotches of dark.—
Mihir Zaveri,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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Root rot can cause plants to droop and develop mushy roots and dark splotches on their leaves.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Dec. 2024
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“Freckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freckle. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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