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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
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
After casting a ballot for Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump or another presidential candidate on Nov. 5, Americans can stop by the following spots to enjoy Election Day promotions.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Patrick Frater, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
Watch for spotting: Spotting or irregular bleeding is common after insertion, especially with hormonal IUDs.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 22 July 2024
Bitcoin is on its way to reaching its all-time high
Bitcoin was trading above $71,000 on Wednesday as investors continued to pour into spot Bitcoin ETFs, making Wednesday the best day for the cryptocurrency since March.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 5 June 2024
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Noun
Home to the biggest denim flagships and influential department stores in the world, London takes the crown for being one of the most exciting and surprising spots to shop for all things denim.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
After casting a ballot for Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump or another presidential candidate on Nov. 5, Americans can stop by the following spots to enjoy Election Day promotions.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
According to Taiwanese rural folklore, figures spotted in yellow coats in the mountainous forests are not human, but ghosts who seek to lead the living astray.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
Watch for spotting: Spotting or irregular bleeding is common after insertion, especially with hormonal IUDs.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Crypto analysts are expecting that Ether will see the same or more rise as Bitcoin after the launch of spot Ether ETFs.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 22 July 2024
Bitcoin is on its way to reaching its all-time high
Bitcoin was trading above $71,000 on Wednesday as investors continued to pour into spot Bitcoin ETFs, making Wednesday the best day for the cryptocurrency since March.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 5 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spot
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While most of the top brands don’t demonstrate a correlation between views growth and TikTok Shop momentum, anti-wrinkle silicone patch brand Wrinkles Schminkles is a key exception.Noor Lobad, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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His effect was such that patches bearing his initials will be worn by student-athletes among USF’s 21 men’s and women’s teams.Tom Layberger, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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President Joe Biden cast his vote for president Monday, and the outgoing commander in chief found himself in the rare predicament of waiting in line.Christian Datoc, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Oct. 2024
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Netto and Schindler take pains to point out the irony of Iris’ predicament: Iris has emerged from the emotionally catatonic state that she’s been in since the day of her son’s accident… just to wind up in a physically catatonic state at the site of her son’s accident.David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2024
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That’s a stain that won’t wash away from this would-be American oligarch no matter who wins.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Investigators searched his white Jetta but did not find any shards of glass or blood stains.Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024
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Thanks to the streaming splash, Maydon and Regida pick up their first top 10s on both rankings.Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024
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The noise and splash created by a breaching shark or ray might catch the attention of a nearby individual, signaling readiness to mate.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Double-check poll locations, voter registration and what to bring here.Darcie Moran, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Hamilton County voters, however, have specific polling locations to visit on Election Day.Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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Disney chefs sprinkled candy cane bits and pumped peppermint into the park’s classic hot chocolate.Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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Temperatures hovered above 60 degrees, and rain sprinkled down into the stadium while Chiefs Nation piled in to see if the home team would extend its perfect 7-0 record against the Buccaneers' 4-4.Bryan West, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Diners will soon notice new lighting at the restaurants and new music as part of Adamolekun’s efforts to attract younger customers who might have grown up going to the chain but haven’t been back for some time.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Some Mail users may notice that the change has already been implemented, and clicking on Mail will open the new Outlook app instead.Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
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The county has previously sprayed pesticides in neighborhoods where mosquitoes potentially carrying West Nile virus have been found.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Iowa State said spraying pyrethroid insecticides such as Permethrin or Esfenvalerate on the outside of buildings when the beetles appear may help prevent pest entry, especially for large infestations.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spot. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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