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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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
But they muddy the data because it is not clear whether they are spotting more asymptomatic infections as people check more frequently, or instead missing people who decide not to report their test.
From BBC ● Dec. 19, 2021
Few drivers realize that when we turn our heads to see what’s behind us, we are spotting things, even if we aren’t specifically looking for them.
From Slate ● Jan. 12, 2021
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
