spot
noun
a rounded mark or stain made by foreign matter, as mud, blood, paint, ink, etc.; a blot or speck.
are spotting
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present progressiveof spot.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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By matching payroll, pension, and benefits data nationwide, we are spotting the inconsistencies that criminals try to hide.
From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2026
Investors are spotting credit “cockroaches” in the financial system, sparking worries about a broader infestation.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2025
UAP-reporting hotspots had credible relationships with air traffic and military activity, suggesting that people are spotting real objects, but not recognizing what they are.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 28, 2024
“I think it’s a good thing that people are spotting things that two weeks ago, this may not have raised eyebrows,” he said.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 1, 2022
The Glascow's bow, the Maskonemet's stern, the East Boston's hulk, and the grinning ribs of the well-fastened Guide are spotting the sands, each with its tale of last adventure, hardships passed, and toil endured.
From Acadia or, A Month with the Blue Noses by Frederic S. Cozzens
