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
- spottedly adverb
- spottedness noun
Etymology
Origin of spotted
Example Sentences
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Residential proxy software has been spotted on cheap, off-brand video-streaming gadgets, too.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
The concert announcement comes after speculation last week by fans in Paris who spotted posters around the city referencing Dion’s songs, including “Power of Love” and “Pour Que tu M’aimes Encore.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
As the car came to a standstill at a junction, I spotted one of the giant black birds that seemed to have followed me around Panama, perched imperiously on the side of the road.
From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026
It first entered UK waters on 26 March at 12:39 GMT and its presence was spotted by a user on X.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
“Here, there’s room to turn around,” I said because we hadn’t been spotted yet.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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