as in discovery
the act or process of sighting or learning the existence of something for the first time
the spotting of a new bird is always a thrill for an avid bird-watcher
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as in sprinkling
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
to give the effect of sunlight on water, the artist spotted the lake in his painting with flecks of gold paint
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as in noticing
to make note of (something) through the use of one's eyes
I spotted both of them as they tried to sneak out the back door
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as in spraying
to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on
the TV networks had spotted reporters all over the state for the election
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Noun
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But because this discovery has such enormous ramifications for the other characters, and especially for Mark, the twist’s impact doesn’t rest solely on when viewers figure it out.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025 -
My current favorite discovery is this easy-to-layer cardigan that’s somehow priced from just $20.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2025
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Nearly 500 people from almost 200 different engagements domestically and internationally participated, and the findings were shared at the AMS' annual meeting in January.—
Meredith Garofalo,
Space.com,
9 Feb. 2025
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McInerney mentioned in court Friday that the attorney general’s office has appealed the Sixth District ruling to the California Supreme Court — on the grounds that the Racial Justice Act finding did not justify invalidating the jury verdict — and stated his office’s intention to re-file charges.—
Robert Salonga,
The Mercury News,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In particular, health districts and hospitals are seeing more flu and pertussis, known as whooping cough.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Jan. 2025
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The games have been about playing spoiler in the NFC playoff picture and seeing what on this 2024 roster is transferrable to the future.—
Saad Yousuf,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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But in financial technology size has its advantages, especially in software development and fraud detection.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2025
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Both teams also relied on detection by NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory (Swift) in the X-ray.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Just peppering it in throughout the season, to keep it alive.—
Carly Thomas,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Dec. 2024
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Straight from the hotel docks, our captain showed us around the various villas and properties dotted around the lake, peppering in some historical and pop-culture factoids, like how the idyllic Villa Balbianello was featured in the Star Wars prequel films.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
7 Dec. 2024
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Is general manager Brian Cashman eyeing third baseman Alex Bregman as his final big splash of the winter?—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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After a year spent juggling collegiate and elite competition, Leanne returns to Gainesville, FL for her senior year – and eyeing an NCAA team title.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
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Operations in Egypt are only just recovering from a production slump, and uncertainty remains regarding the start of production for its Suriname project.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Newly released military documents regarding New Year's Day attackers Matthew Livelsberger and Shamsud-Din Jabbar show that while both were stationed at then-Fort Bragg and deployed to Afghanistan, the two never served together.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Spotting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spotting. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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