Spot
Spot verb - To mark with small spots especially unevenly.
Usage example: to give the effect of sunlight on water, the artist spotted the lake in his painting with flecks of gold paint
Sprinkle is a synonym for spot. (North American) In some cases you can use "Sprinkle" instead the word "Spot" as a verb or a noun.
Nearby Word: spotted
Mutual synonyms
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Sprinkle and Spot. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/spot/sprinkle
Spot & Sprinkle. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/spot/sprinkle>.
Sprinkle or Spot. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/spot/sprinkle.
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