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
Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Rinse with a bit of clean water to lift remaining vinegar, then blot again to dry.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
Dilute a small amount of dish soap in cool water, or make a mild vinegar and water solution; dip a clean cloth in the solution and gently blot the salt stains, taking care not to rub or scrub the delicate suede.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Once the product has had a chance to soak in, blot the area with a towel dampened with water to remove any residue.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Rinse with a bit of clean water to lift remaining vinegar, then blot again to dry.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
Dilute a small amount of dish soap in cool water, or make a mild vinegar and water solution; dip a clean cloth in the solution and gently blot the salt stains, taking care not to rub or scrub the delicate suede.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blot
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Loloi Millie Gold and Charcoal Area Rug that looks straight out of a thrift store (in a good way), is stain-resistant, pet-friendly, and on sale starting at just $44.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Gently rub the stone over the stains, rinsing often as the soap scum builds up.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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As is tradition on the third day of the Sydney Test, also known as the Pink Test, people wore pink shirts, dresses, hats, suits or even dyed their hair to show support for the McGrath Foundation.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Another student describes making algae yarn over winter break, boiling and dyeing it in her kitchen.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Dec. 2025
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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
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Cooper Flagg jerseys dotted the arena.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Kenneth Cole Classic Wool Walker Coat The three-button closure dotting the collar of this Kenneth Cole coat is unique yet totally timeless.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Blot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blot. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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