Be spotted with something
verb
To be seen or noticed having something, or in the company of something or someone.
He was spotted with a new laptop at the coffee shop.
Often appears as...
- be spotted with a new
- be spotted with new shoes
Usage tips
General, Colloquial
verb
To be covered, stained or splotched with something.
His shirt was spotted with paint.
Often appears as...
- be spotted with dirt
- be spotted with food
verb
To be seen or noticed having something, or in the company of something or someone.
He was spotted with a new laptop at the coffee shop.
Often appears as...
- be spotted with a new
- be spotted with new shoes
Usage tips
General, Colloquial
verb
To be covered, stained or splotched with something.
His shirt was spotted with paint.
Often appears as...
- be spotted with dirt
- be spotted with food
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Social Implication
Implies a connection or relationship when seen with someone or something.
She was spotted with the lead singer after the concert.
Pro Tip 2/3Privacy Intrusion
Can suggest an invasion of privacy, often used by paparazzi or in gossip.
The celebrity was spotted with an unknown companion at the resort.
Pro Tip 3/3Speculation Trigger
May provoke speculation or rumors about the situation or relationship.
Politicians must be careful not to be spotted with controversial figures.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Implication
Implies a connection or relationship when seen with someone or something.
She was spotted with the lead singer after the concert.
Pro Tip 2/3Privacy Intrusion
Can suggest an invasion of privacy, often used by paparazzi or in gossip.
The celebrity was spotted with an unknown companion at the resort.
Pro Tip 3/3Speculation Trigger
May provoke speculation or rumors about the situation or relationship.
Politicians must be careful not to be spotted with controversial figures.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Implication
Implies a connection or relationship when seen with someone or something.
She was spotted with the lead singer after the concert.
Pro Tip 2/3Privacy Intrusion
Can suggest an invasion of privacy, often used by paparazzi or in gossip.
The celebrity was spotted with an unknown companion at the resort.
Pro Tip 3/3Speculation Trigger
May provoke speculation or rumors about the situation or relationship.
Politicians must be careful not to be spotted with controversial figures.
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