spotting

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Spotting an insurers’ office in her neighborhood near Orlando, Fla., she decided to email the manager.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026

"Spotting a new light source in the dust belt around a star was surprising. We did not expect that at all," Wang said.

From Science Daily • Jan. 1, 2026

Spotting these pockets of firmness now can help identify which tech stocks are poised to regain momentum when the market finally catches its breath.

From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025

"Spotting potentially hazardous asteroids that might one day impact the Earth is important work, but is becoming more difficult as more and more satellites are launched," she said.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2025

Spotting the Butterfly was 100 percent dumb luck.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin