1
as in sporadic
lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence
only spotty business failures marred the economic boom
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2
as in dotted
marked with spots
Dalmatians are spotty dogs
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Recent Examples of spotty
But then he was ruled out for the team’s first game, and his availability has been spotty.
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Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024
In practice, though, information on insurers’ denial rates is still spotty and largely unavailable to the public, and, according to a KFF study of prior authorization requests under Medicare Advantage plans, nine in ten of the people who are denied coverage don’t appeal.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
But that enforcement has been spotty at times, and one investigation found that 87% of major universities were out of compliance.
—Joel Mathis, theweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Sciortino has a spotty record with the Police Department, including three substantiated civilian complaints for pointing a gun and improperly entering and searching a premises back in October 2021.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 27 Nov. 2024
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Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024
In practice, though, information on insurers’ denial rates is still spotty and largely unavailable to the public, and, according to a KFF study of prior authorization requests under Medicare Advantage plans, nine in ten of the people who are denied coverage don’t appeal.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
But that enforcement has been spotty at times, and one investigation found that 87% of major universities were out of compliance.
—Joel Mathis, theweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Sciortino has a spotty record with the Police Department, including three substantiated civilian complaints for pointing a gun and improperly entering and searching a premises back in October 2021.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spotty
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Consumers in Mexico are using their cell phones to purchase everyday items such as groceries but also to make sporadic purchases on clothing, books, and other items.Nathaniel Parish Flannery, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The brand had toyed with apparel since the ‘80s with small and sporadic capsule collections but the new apparel designs, hinging on Americana and the preppy look, seem to be accruing fans, too.Martino Carrera, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
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Storing the energy produced by wind turbines and solar panels during peak generation times, storage systems ensure its availability for later use, thus stabilizing the supply and demand of these otherwise intermittent resources.George Sakellaris, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Somewhere in between the two, intermittent fasting has been growing in popularity.Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
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The tunes go for three-minute punch, with occasional back-up vocals from Kapranos’ wife, French star Clara Luciani.Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2025
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Some winters bring consistent snow and frosty days, perfect for outdoor activities, while others see milder conditions with occasional rain or bare ground.David Nikel, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Darnold was as erratic as he’s been all season, and the defense was again dominated by the Lions’ balanced attack.Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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And if his first term is any indication, Trump’s erratic management is likely to produce a ballooning national debt and policy incoherence, not a lean and coordinated government.Charles A. Kupchan, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Spotty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spotty. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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