as in stain
a mark of guilt or disgrace
the bribery scandal was a blot on his reputation
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Recent Examples of blot
Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2026
If suede gets wet, blot it instantly and use a suede brush and hair dryer to dry it.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Use a clean cloth dampened with water to blot away the soapy residue, then allow the fabric to air dry.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Caring for wicker can often feel impossible (so many divots to dust), but this coffee table is easy; just blot and wipe it with a damp cloth to keep it looking pristine for many pollen seasons to come.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2026
If suede gets wet, blot it instantly and use a suede brush and hair dryer to dry it.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
After it's dried, come back through with a warm, damp cloth to blot the toothpaste away.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Use a clean cloth dampened with water to blot away the soapy residue, then allow the fabric to air dry.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blot
Noun
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Peel-and-stick tiles are also more susceptible to surface damage (such as scratches and stains), so consider this when choosing where to install them.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
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Emily Brontë’s novel is a book that stains — its emotions seep through generations, its hatreds metastasize, its love transforms into something unholy and permanent.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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With three horizontal stripes dyed into her hair, each layer represents a year of the new life Liu is finally happy to put on display.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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As a general rule of thumb, avoid any lubes that are flavored or dyed.—
Rachel Murray,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2026
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The taint of being part of the cheating 2017 Astros has worn off over the years, and Cubs fans are banging the drum for Bregman’s arrival, excited to have an offensive upgrade from Matt Shaw, who can still learn a lot from playing multiple positions and watching from the bench.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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And, from this week’s issue, Nicola Twilley’s reporting on another lingering effect of the wildfires—smoke taint that is ruining grapes and threatening California’s wine industry.—
Dana Goodyear,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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Still, in the contents of this collection, some blotched with stray fingerprints or grease splatters, O’Keeffe left traces of her daily effort to maintain Abiquiu as a sanctuary.—
Amelia Nierenberg,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2020
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His guests, their faces blotched from exertion, stare upward in dismay.—
Thomas Palmer,
Discover Magazine,
11 Nov. 2019
Verb
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Waterfalls, terraces, and an Italian grotto dot the 42-acre estate.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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The names dotting Laguna Beach’s starting lineup Friday weren’t as familiar as last season but their skill and understanding of movement leaped from the pool to be recognized.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Blot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blot. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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