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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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2
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
Guy Lodge, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025
Even as Bud Light capitulated and tried to walk back the ad spot, consumers revolted and the brand lost more than $1 billion in sales in the year that followed.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
In the film world, John Magaro and Omar Sy were in Paris, wearing Hublot and Jaeger-LeCoultre respectively, and Jonathan Bailey was spotted in London wearing an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2025
CBS News, 21 Nov. 2024
This recent upward momentum has been fueled by a surge in investor interest in spot Bitcoin ETFs, following notable outflows on November 25 and 26.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 2 Dec. 2024
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Noun
But Istanbul, where their flight is headed, isn’t a typical spot for such hijinks, and there’s a telling anxiety beneath their excitement.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 25 Jan. 2025
Even as Bud Light capitulated and tried to walk back the ad spot, consumers revolted and the brand lost more than $1 billion in sales in the year that followed.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
Verb
Then, in September 2023, Swift made her first appearance at a Chiefs game when she was spotted in a box with Kelce's mother, Donna Kelce.
—Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
In the film world, John Magaro and Omar Sy were in Paris, wearing Hublot and Jaeger-LeCoultre respectively, and Jonathan Bailey was spotted in London wearing an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Unlike regular bitcoin ETFs, in which bitcoin futures contracts are the underlying asset, bitcoins are the underlying asset of a spot bitcoin ETF.
—CBS News, 21 Nov. 2024
This recent upward momentum has been fueled by a surge in investor interest in spot Bitcoin ETFs, following notable outflows on November 25 and 26.
—Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spot
Noun
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The Chiefs’ Harrison Butker went through a rough patch upon his return from minor (non-kicking) knee surgery, missing two field goals and an extra point in his final four games.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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It is embedded with patches and medals from the many trails the grandfather had trekked.—
Alina Hartounian,
NPR,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Willard didn’t envy Illinois coach Brad Underwood’s predicament against Maryland’s big men.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Jan. 2025
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Though bucks are known to get their antlers tangled up during fights on rare occasions, this predicament was particularly challenging — and called for very steady aim, according to wildlife officials.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Allow it to air-dry and repeat until the stain is gone.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2025
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The dining table, dotted with water stains, remained.—
Michael Schulman,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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Alessandra Ambrosio brought a splash of sparkle to the Marc Cain fall 2025 collection show on Friday in Berlin.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
31 Jan. 2025
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Common themes among their designs include splashes of bold color in otherwise neutral kitchens and living areas, dark and moody dens and library spaces, and generous entertaining spaces for putting that famed Southern hospitality into practice.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
30 Jan. 2025
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But supporters of the bans have noted that students’ phones could pose additional dangers during an emergency by distracting students or by revealing their location during an active shooter situation.—
Andrew Demillo,
The Denver Post,
25 Jan. 2025
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Playing in 1,750 locations, the horror film sees director Steven Soderbergh armed with another typically eye-catching formal premise, this time shooting the entire film from the perspective of a ghost.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Altuve sprinkled similar sentiments throughout subsequent interviews, even if his conviction ran counter to how this franchise conducts business.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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The doughnuts and Munchkins will swap regular sprinkles for pink, white and red heart sprinkles.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In January 2023, a Delta plane was preparing for take off when air traffic controllers noticed another craft crossing the runway in its path.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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Since noticing strange things happening in her home, Kayleigh began sharing videos of them on TikTok (@thegreenemanor).—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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If not, spray scale with horticultural oil (NOT Neem).—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2025
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And in scenes that dizzyingly jump around from day and night, blood is spilled and bullets are sprayed.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spot. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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