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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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
In a bid to become a culinary hot spot in the region, Moncayo will have a host of dining and drinking spots, including hilltop restaurants, a rooftop bar, waterside eateries and lounges, all with cuisine that spans from local to global.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 15 Dec. 2024
As first spotted by the good folks at MSPoweruser, Google is now starting to roll out an important and completely related security update for users of Chrome on the Android platform as well.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The demand for spot Bitcoin ETFs, particularly in the United States, has emerged as a primary catalyst for Bitcoin's recent price rally.
—Steve Larsen, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Noun
During cold spells, temporarily move your containers to a sheltered spot that will stay warmer, like a garage.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
In a bid to become a culinary hot spot in the region, Moncayo will have a host of dining and drinking spots, including hilltop restaurants, a rooftop bar, waterside eateries and lounges, all with cuisine that spans from local to global.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Verb
Since Lopez and Affleck’s split in August 2024, they’ve been spotted multiple times with their blended bunch, including a September outing with Seraphina, Affleck’s son Samuel, and Emme’s twin brother Max.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 15 Dec. 2024
As first spotted by the good folks at MSPoweruser, Google is now starting to roll out an important and completely related security update for users of Chrome on the Android platform as well.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Such an approach is easy to understand; with spot bitcoin ETFs approaching nearly $30 billion in assets and inflows continuing the price of bitcoin and other crypto has been on an upward trend.
—Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The demand for spot Bitcoin ETFs, particularly in the United States, has emerged as a primary catalyst for Bitcoin's recent price rally.
—Steve Larsen, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spot
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The group also wants the incoming administration to increase federal leases to develop offshore and onshore oil and gas patches in New Mexico, the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska.Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Thankfully, developer NetEase has been hard at work on improving the game, and the first major post-launch patch is now available.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The question is whether anyone can genuinely rescue Intel from its current predicament.Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Might the Martian’s personal predicament be mixed up with his team’s professional plight?Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 Nov. 2024
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Make sure packing paper is free of stains, smooth it out, and then use it to wrap gifts.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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This one also conquers mud prints, stains, odors, and whatever else your pet drags in from their outdoor adventures.Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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This buttery dough yields a final texture somewhere between a shortbread and a sugar cookie, and a splash of almond extract is the secret to its robust depth of flavor.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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Or even take it off the heat as per written and then possibly just doctor it up with a splash more cream or something.Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 5 Dec. 2024
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The humpback was first spotted off the coast of Colombia in 2013 and seen again a few years later not far from its original location.AJ Willingham, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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This invite usually has minimal details including the date and location of your event.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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Just spread a portion over a sheet of tortilla chips, sprinkle on some shredded cheese, and bake the whole thing in the oven.Caroline Tien, SELF, 13 Dec. 2024
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Clearly a bibliophile, Hagan has one-of-a-kind books not just on the case, but sprinkled throughout the home.Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 12 Dec. 2024
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Zoom in: Waste Knot Needlepoint owner Lori Mazza started noticing an influx of customers during the pandemic.Brianna Crane, Axios, 7 Dec. 2024
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The ultimate goal will be for consumers to notice any difference and to an iPhone that ‘just works’.Ewan Spence, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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It can be used in products like degreasers, brake cleaners, sealants, lubricants, adhesives, paints, coatings and arts and crafts spray coatings.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Jung Yeon-je / AFP - Getty Images Troops tried to take control of the building as parliamentary aides sprayed fire extinguishers to hold them off.Stella Kim, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spot. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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