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
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
One of the few blots on last summer’s Leeds copybook.
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Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
Emerson Latham,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 May 2026
Use this solution to blot the top layer of the mattress, trying to moisten and gently rub versus soak the mattress.
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Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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Noun
For stains on upholstered couches labeled S or WS, blot the stain with a water-free solvent such as rubbing alcohol.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
One of the few blots on last summer’s Leeds copybook.
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Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
Verb
Squeeze out any excess water with your hands, then blot the fabric with a clean towel to soak up as much moisture as possible.
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Emerson Latham,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 May 2026
Use this solution to blot the top layer of the mattress, trying to moisten and gently rub versus soak the mattress.
—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for blot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blot
Noun
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The puncture left a hole in his sock between his big and middle toes, where a red stain formed.
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The latter would put a permanent stain on the 2026 World Cup and potentially damage the future of the sport in the United States.
Verb
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Story’s groomer didn’t dye his whole body—just the puffy fur around his ankles, ears, and the tip of his tail, which fades from violet to a soft lavender like something out of a watercolor painting.
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Thanks to Arianne Phillips, our costume designer, who dyed my blouse to match the walls perfectly.
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The prosecutor’s subjective good faith does not cure the retaliatory taint.
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There’s a purity here, the course free from the taint of bureaucracy governing so much of the academy.
Verb
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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.
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His guests, their faces blotched from exertion, stare upward in dismay.
Verb
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The coast is dotted with colorful fishing villages, while the region’s interior is made up of rolling green hills and gently sloped vineyards.
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Lucky for her, Mackenzie lives here, less than an hour outside of Miami in a state that's dotted with bodies of water.
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“Blot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blot. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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