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splotches

NOUN
smudge
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG




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Splotches of red paint were left on the “Goodman Acker” sign above the building’s doors.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024

Splotches of mold covered the white vinyl seats, black carpet, armrest and dash.

From New York Times • Oct. 30, 2021

Splotches of charred pine needles covered his yard like leopard spots, but his property was otherwise unscathed.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2018

Splotches of sweat are seeping through his yellow dashiki-style African T-shirt, which he designed himself.

From Washington Post • Nov. 28, 2017

Splotches of red cropped up across her cheeks.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez



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