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as in dotted
marked with spots
the spotted tablecloth clashed with the stripes on the wallpaper
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as in colored
having blotches of two or more colors
not surprisingly, the white cow and black bull had a spotted calf
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as in sprinkled
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 noticed
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 sprayed
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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Recent Examples of spotted
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2024
And a stunning population boom followed by some declines is a pretty typical pattern for an invasive species, says Travis, who is national policy manager for spotted lanternflies at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2024
The smaller spotted owls have been unable to compete with the invaders, which have larger broods and need less room to survive than spotted owls.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 July 2024
When feeding, the spotted lanternfly produces a liquid that can collect on the ground and surrounding vegetation, resulting in mold that kills and discolors surrounding plants.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 11 Sep. 2024
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Here's how to identify and get rid of spotted lanternflies in your yard and beyond with natural, non-toxic methods.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2024
And a stunning population boom followed by some declines is a pretty typical pattern for an invasive species, says Travis, who is national policy manager for spotted lanternflies at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2024
The smaller spotted owls have been unable to compete with the invaders, which have larger broods and need less room to survive than spotted owls.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 3 July 2024
When feeding, the spotted lanternfly produces a liquid that can collect on the ground and surrounding vegetation, resulting in mold that kills and discolors surrounding plants.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 11 Sep. 2024
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Its leaves are deciduous and sometimes white-blotched.Howard Garrett, Dallas News, 16 Aug. 2021
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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
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The guns were sawed into pieces and turned into scrap metal, prompting outrage from the trade association National Shooting Sports Foundation and the National Rifle Association.Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Doctors still will need to practice sawing into bone and suturing muscles.Jon Schuppe, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Rooms are painted a soothing gray, with marbled wallpaper, stained glass windows, and colorful decor serving as delightful pops of whimsy.Monica Mendal, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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Onyx slabs resembling marbled cake highlight the bathroom, which includes a steam shower and French limestone floors.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024
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Published on December 22, 2024 Photo : Paul Barnaby The home is introduced via a gated courtyard hosting a colorful Hunt Slonem rabbit scupture and a couple of bright red Cracking Art meerkats.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2024
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Take in the beauty of creative floats, colorful costumes, and live music from high school marching bands.Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Hash browns, smothered and peppered.Matthew Glowicki, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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Though the year has ended well with Madrid's improved standing in the title race, plus clinching the Intercontinental Cup at Pachuca's expense in Qatar earlier this week, there was a rough patch earlier in the current campaign peppered by defeats both domestically and in the Champions League.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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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
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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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“Spotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spotted. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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