1
as in sporadic
lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence
only spotty business failures marred the economic boom
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2
as in dotted
marked with spots
Dalmatians are spotty dogs
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Recent Examples of spotty
The chance of spotty rain continues past sunset across the immediate Baltimore metro.
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Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
His accuracy is often spotty, and he’ll be challenged to process the game at a higher level once the preseason games begin.
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Mike Defabo,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Norton’s protection proved spotty.
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Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
Domínguez has 12 saves but has been spotty with control issues while allowing five home runs in 26 games.
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Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
His accuracy is often spotty, and he’ll be challenged to process the game at a higher level once the preseason games begin.
—
Mike Defabo,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Norton’s protection proved spotty.
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Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
Domínguez has 12 saves but has been spotty with control issues while allowing five home runs in 26 games.
—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for spotty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spotty
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Utility Iren was doubling workers' shifts and adding generators to address sporadic power cuts in Turin as the electricity grid came under strain, a spokesperson said.
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While attractive due to its proximity to strong local and regional gas markets, exploration for this gas has been sporadic in the basin since the mid-1980s, with experts noting pilot projects were uneconomic, temporarily abandoned or failed.
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So if the Heat money is there – with or without Giannis Antetokounmpo – Norm signs on the dotted line.
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Mercury’s clash with Neptune begs you to hold off on signing on the dotted line.
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That would explain the intermittent touring stints in decades since.
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In just over a month, the company submitted claims for 78,663 items, mostly intermittent urinary catheters.
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Saperavi is the starting point for reds — the name means dye in Georgian, a reference to its extraordinary pigmentation, one of only a handful of grapes in the world with naturally colored flesh and juice.
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People are encouraged to drink plenty of water, wear lightweight, light-colored clothing, and avoid outdoor activities during the warmest parts fo the day.
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Luke Russert joined his father for major political conventions and occasional shows on the road, Fischer Martin said.
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This frequent, high-profile casting strategy, distinct from occasional star cameos, transforms 'Oh, Mary' into a dynamic, high-demand theatrical experience.
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After cycling through erratic gigs—bus driver, garbage collector, violin maker—his carpentry skills landed him a job on an expedition vessel in Antarctica from 2006 to 2010.
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His social media posts became increasingly erratic.
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“Spotty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spotty. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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