spotting 1 of 2

as in discovery
the act or process of sighting or learning the existence of something for the first time the spotting of a new bird is always a thrill for an avid bird-watcher

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spotting

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verb

present participle of spot
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as in spraying
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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Noun
  • Every day brings with it new discoveries, like the original stone flooring in the hallway, and a selection of vintage glass baubles and suitcases that had been gathering dust in the vacant property.
    Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Finally, Gleeson and Dr. Stacy L. Smith of USC Annenberg discussed key findings from the new Inclusion in the Music Business report.
    Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • But such in-space hormone research could yield interesting findings, Prior noted.
    Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • In particular, health districts and hospitals are seeing more flu and pertussis, known as whooping cough.
    Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The games have been about playing spoiler in the NFC playoff picture and seeing what on this 2024 roster is transferrable to the future.
    Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Roborock’s robot vacuums are packed with smart features like voice detection and a host of sensors that detect obstacles and automatically increase suction power on carpet.
    Clint Davis, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The group Alvarez Valenzuela and Diaz Martinez worked for hoped to avoid detection by knowing where some of the biggest drug catching boats were at all times, U.S. prosecutors said.
    Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Just peppering it in throughout the season, to keep it alive.
    Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Straight from the hotel docks, our captain showed us around the various villas and properties dotted around the lake, peppering in some historical and pop-culture factoids, like how the idyllic Villa Balbianello was featured in the Star Wars prequel films.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Is general manager Brian Cashman eyeing third baseman Alex Bregman as his final big splash of the winter?
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
  • After a year spent juggling collegiate and elite competition, Leanne returns to Gainesville, FL for her senior year – and eyeing an NCAA team title.
    Caroline Price, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Operations in Egypt are only just recovering from a production slump, and uncertainty remains regarding the start of production for its Suriname project.
    Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Newly released military documents regarding New Year's Day attackers Matthew Livelsberger and Shamsud-Din Jabbar show that while both were stationed at then-Fort Bragg and deployed to Afghanistan, the two never served together.
    Greg Wehner, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Spotting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spotting. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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