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blotted

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verb

past tense of blot

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blotted
Adjective
  • Lasagna, pot roasts, and casseroles can become rather enthusiastic while cooking, and if not tended to regularly, your oven glass could become streaked and stained.
    Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026
  • Varieties with streaked blooms or those spotted with darker colors add interest to arrangements.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • If your clothing is stained from fabric softener, rinse the spot in the warmest water recommended for the garment.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
  • Semi-sheer, marbled accent nails look like they’ve been stained with blackberry juice.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 June 2026
Adjective
  • Some speckled quartz counters mix in gold or silver sparkles for an effect that catches the light.
    Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 June 2026
  • The soles of the sneakers draw from Jordan’s original Infrared Air Jordan 6, but add a touch of speckled detailing to switch things up.
    Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Thanks to Arianne Phillips, our costume designer, who dyed my blouse to match the walls perfectly.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 28 June 2026
  • The photos showed Sanchez-Munoz with his hair dyed a light color.
    Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026
Adjective
  • 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.
    Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • People are encouraged to drink plenty of water, wear lightweight, light-colored clothing, and avoid outdoor activities during the warmest parts fo the day.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • These, like many of the Guerlains, are small bottles, sprinkled throughout his collection among the factices.
    April Long, Allure, 24 June 2026
  • Each side gets sprinkled with salt and sugar to enhance the flavor.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
Adjective
  • Phoebe’s energy carries through its wood panel walls, diner-style barstools and checkered floors.
    Jenna Thompson June 26, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026
  • In school photos, the future Prince of Wales could be seen wearing the society’s signature waistcoat and checkered pants.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • The coast is dotted with colorful fishing villages, while the region’s interior is made up of rolling green hills and gently sloped vineyards.
    Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • Lucky for her, Mackenzie lives here, less than an hour outside of Miami in a state that's dotted with bodies of water.
    Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 1 July 2026
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“Blotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blotted. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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