1
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
Jared Ranahan, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
Those developments come as new ways of investing in crypto have emerged this year, with the January launch of spot bitcoin ETFs, and more recently, the addition of bitcoin ETF options.
—Greg Iacurci,lorie Konish, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
No list of the top retirement spots in Portugal would be complete without mention of the Algarve, Portugal's southernmost region.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
Clara McMahon, People.com, 25 July 2025
Milburn was arrested about 1:35 a.m. Wednesday in Solano County after CHP officers spotted the Chrysler on eastbound I-80 near Midway Road on the Vacaville-Dixon border.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
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Noun
During the height of summer, the property’s sprawling beach offers ample opportunity to sunbathe, spot native birds, and enjoy a cocktail at Beach Bar, while Ocean Terrace is perfect for experiencing New England’s famous seafood scene.
—Jared Ranahan, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
Those developments come as new ways of investing in crypto have emerged this year, with the January launch of spot bitcoin ETFs, and more recently, the addition of bitcoin ETF options.
—Greg Iacurci,lorie Konish, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
Verb
After defeating the Padres Thursday night, the Cardinals inched closer and are now 2 1/2 games back for the final wild card spot.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
No list of the top retirement spots in Portugal would be complete without mention of the Algarve, Portugal's southernmost region.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
Adjective
The 58-year-old actress was recently spotted wearing straight-leg jeans on an outing in Brentwood, California.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 25 July 2025
Milburn was arrested about 1:35 a.m. Wednesday in Solano County after CHP officers spotted the Chrysler on eastbound I-80 near Midway Road on the Vacaville-Dixon border.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spot
Noun
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While Microsoft did release a patch for CVE-2025-53770, attackers already inside those systems could maintain persistence using other tools and chained exploits.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Every slugger hits a dry patch; Raleigh’s just hasn’t come yet.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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After announcing their predicament on social media on June 13, fans rallied support.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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Luckily, Wayfair solved this predicament with its new apartment storefront, packed with storage solutions for living in a small space.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
People.com,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Curious how a simple coffee stain could inspire cutting-edge diagnostics and revolutionize at-home testing?—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 July 2025
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Regularly maintaining your granite countertops is crucial to prevent stains, scratches, and dullness.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
22 July 2025
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The Cowboys' biggest splash was trading for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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The live-action reimagining of Disney's beloved animated classic made a big splash at the worldwide box office after its release in late May, bringing in more than $300 million in its opening weekend.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
17 July 2025
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There's no question a big appeal of these events is to taste a bunch of new concoctions created by breweries, new and old, from all across the state, in one convenient location.—
Brian Manzullo,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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Greater Cincinnati locations: 1124 Main Street in Over-the-Rhine.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Swap the bananas for berries or apple slices and sprinkle with cinnamon for a flavor change.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
25 July 2025
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Sherbrooke is easily walkable with microbreweries, art museums and galleries, and vintage shops sprinkling the downtown core, and, of course, excellent poutine that rivals Montreal and Quebec City.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Maybe a student is an amateur chef who notices that there are few affordable bakers in the area for parties and community events.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Pankow's absence is noticed on set of the final season, Cline says.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Before help arrives, begin cooling the exhausted individual by any means possible, such as spraying them with a garden hose or using cool cloths.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
22 July 2025
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Once the tofu is in the air fryer basket, spray once more with the cooking spray to prevent clumping.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
16 July 2025
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“Spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spot. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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