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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
  • Plant food is then sprinkled onto the root ball and the surrounding soil.
    Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 2 July 2026
  • Sculptures and paintings by local artists are sprinkled throughout the 18 rooms, which are swathed in pastel shades like apricot and mint, reminiscent of the artwork and architecture in Emirdag’s other home in the South of France.
    Liam Hess, Vogue, 1 July 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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