adjective
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characterized by spots or marks, esp in having a pattern of spots
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stained or blemished; soiled or bespattered
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of spotted
Middle English word dating back to 1200–50; see origin at spot, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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A news release issued by U.S. attorney’s office of the Northern District of Iowa said an officer stopped the vehicle and spotted Thompson and the passenger switching seats.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Prosecutor David Mainstone said on 24 March 2025, a police officer spotted the Mercedes and decided to follow it.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Celebrities have been spotted visiting The Turf since Reynolds and Mac took over the club in 2021, including Paul Rudd, Channing Tatum and Will Ferrell.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Plus, the washed-up QB who spotted Oregon’s secret flaw, the pitching ‘farce’ in MLB, and Jason Gay on the mess at Texas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
Realizing he was more apt to be spotted that way, he changed direction, taking the longer route down Cherry Street toward the park.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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