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splotched

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verb

past tense of splotch

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for splotched
Adjective
  • In a bamboo forest of southwestern China, a spotted creature perched on a plant.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
  • And, during the Covid-19 lockdowns, the Sumida Aquarium in Tokyo put out a call for volunteers to video chat with its spotted garden eels, which had reportedly grown shy from the lack of human interaction.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Its leaves are deciduous and sometimes white-blotched.
    Howard Garrett, Dallas News, 16 Aug. 2021
  • Click on the state Division of Oil, Gas & Geo-thermal Resources well-finder map, which shows both active and inactive sites, and L.A. becomes blotched with black.
    Matt Jaffe, Los Angeles Magazine, 5 Feb. 2018
Adjective
  • Interior designer Eric Hughes and architect Gordon Kahn customized the place for Cohen's taste, which features blue kitchen cabinets with gold hardware, colorful wallpaper prints — and of course, a disco ball.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
  • At the height of their popularity in the 1630s, a bona fide tulip mania swept through the country, and single bulbs of the most colorful species were worth more than their weight in gold.
    Chris Schalkx, AFAR Media, 14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • And in this painting, the marbled feel of the satellites lends a kind of molten ferocity—this was a race, after all.
    Grace Edquist, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2025
  • Don’t be afraid to add a bit of whimsy with makeup brushes of cool color, or a marbled look, with a matching holder.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Spice up your Super Bowl party with these pinto beans, garnished with savory bacon and spicy poblano peppers.
    Christopher Michel, Country Living, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Two types of beans (black and pinto) bring the protein count in this healthy enchilada casserole up to 19 grams per serving.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2022
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“Splotched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splotched. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

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