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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
Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
The New York Mets seemed like the perfect landing spot for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in free agency next offseason, but the Toronto Blue Jays didn't want that to happen.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 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
When: Thursday-Sunday, with times varying Local comedians serve as your guide on Funny Bus Charlotte Tours, which highlight local spots while prompting you to laugh.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2025
The New York Mets seemed like the perfect landing spot for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in free agency next offseason, but the Toronto Blue Jays didn't want that to happen.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
However, in a surprising move, the World No. 2 was spotted visiting the Masters course before heading to the Texas Children's Houston Open.
—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
Adjective
Unlike regular bitcoin ETFs, in which bitcoin futures contracts are the underlying asset, bitcoins are the underlying asset of a spot bitcoin ETF.
—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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spot
Noun
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Weed treatment can leave behind bare patches of soil.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Note 20 was last updated with a security patch in January.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In fact, Luton are only four points behind Stoke City, yet another top-flight old boy, in 18th place, so there is a path out of this predicament.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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The predicament got even worse the following day, when Perez’s RB16 stopped on the formation lap and he was forced to start from the pit-lane.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In the names of Jackie Robinson and the O’Malley family, don’t put a stain on one of the greatest Dodgers championships ever.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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One shopper even spilled cranberry juice on theirs with no residual stains.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Skin tones appear accurate, and splashes of blues and oranges pop out nicely.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Both routes will operate once a week, and Delta will be the only U.S. carrier with nonstop service to both locations from Atlanta.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2025
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Dan’s Bagels, which has drawn lines out the door ever since TikTok personalities came to its Denton County location, will open in a former bakery and cookie shop at 2430 Forest Park Blvd.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Push the button and voila – exactly the right flavorings are sprinkled down into your recipe.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2025
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Not exactly despair, but resignation set in, as though sheltering in the basement and sprinkling the children with holy water were to be the accommodating ministrations.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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According to the Miami Herald, a separate guest stayed in the room with Tillman's dead body in the closet, but didn't notice it.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The scenes take place in Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire, which is 750 miles to the north, but few viewers would notice the difference.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Pulling up your bootstraps and spraying some tough on it is important.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spot. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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