- present participle of spot.
spotting
Example Sentences
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On Saturday, visitors alerted staff after spotting 10 Nile crocodiles hatching without any human intervention.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
Silenskyte said it’s important to remember that spotting a market bottom is tough and buying opportunities often emerge earlier when sentiment is low and prices have had a reset, but fundamentals point toward recovery.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
Gina said she told Jacob she even wanted her engagement ring to be from a charity shop - and he duly obliged by spotting a "beautiful" piece in the Hope House store on Frodsham Street.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Street-side seating affords prime car spotting, which today includes a right-hand-drive Toyota Land Cruiser Prado SUV and an immaculate brown-on-tan Mercedes-Benz SL Pagoda two-seater.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Ella glanced over her shoulder, spotting the quick flick of one of the rotties' tails.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
