1
as in to eradicate
to destroy all traces of
blotted out all evidence of tampering with the explosive device
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2
as in to hide
to keep secret or shut off from view
bushes blotted out the shed from our view
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Recent Examples of blot out
That's because, then as now, people wanted sedatives to calm their anxieties, to blot out a cruel world, or simply to get a good night's sleep.
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Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2025
But the best player on offense is also the one who best blots out the sun: 6-foot-6, 323-pound offensive guard Robert Hunt.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2025
And that survey was taken before accounting for public opinion on the Jeffrey Epstein saga that has blotted out news coverage this summer, morphing into a growing political problem for the White House.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
The sturgeon moon will blot out all but the brightest shooting stars during the Perseid meteor shower’s peak night on Aug. 12-13, so it will be best seen in the last week or so of July.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Nate Anderson, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2025
But the best player on offense is also the one who best blots out the sun: 6-foot-6, 323-pound offensive guard Robert Hunt.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2025
And that survey was taken before accounting for public opinion on the Jeffrey Epstein saga that has blotted out news coverage this summer, morphing into a growing political problem for the White House.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
The sturgeon moon will blot out all but the brightest shooting stars during the Perseid meteor shower’s peak night on Aug. 12-13, so it will be best seen in the last week or so of July.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blot out
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To protect its biodiversity, New Zealand has embarked on an experiment that aims to eradicate all invasive species by the year 2050.—
NPR,
NPR,
26 Oct. 2025
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While centuries of English governance strived to eradicate the language, many in Wales fought to preserve it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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The top is detailed with faint lines that function to hide the appearance of wrinkles, while the viscose and polyester blend do the rest of the work to create a smooth, wearable shirt.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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Basil, of course, is far from perfect, a rude, neurotic, accident-prone manager who insults guests, hides his gambling winnings from his wife and organizes an elaborate impersonation of her when his surprise anniversary party backfires.—
Rhett Bartlett,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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Private equity firms are showing a great interest in buying into the NFL — the biggest and most profitable sports league in the world — and are boosting values by setting a floor on valuations and erasing concerns other limited partners may have had over liquidity, CNBC reported.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Prosecutors also alleged Friday that between December 2024 and September 2025, Blain destroyed or concealed city communications that were public records subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act.—
Susan Gill Vardon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Shoplifting over $100 by concealing.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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In the 1980s, the Construction Differential Subsidy was abolished, hollowing out the commercial base.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
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Rogers noted that the book argues that a central cause of the war was Anglo settlers’ determination to keep slaves in bondage after Mexico largely abolished it.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Traditional narratives obscure the role slavery might have played in Texas’ drive for independence and portray the Alamo’s defenders as freedom fighters.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Breaking up or obscuring the reflection makes the glass visible to birds, preventing them from hitting your windows.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Show-Me state has two Democrats in Congress and four Republicans, and a map Trump posted on social media would wipe out one Democratic seat.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Sep. 2025
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The Buckeyes benefited from a pair of penalties, including a face mask call on Colin Simmons that wiped out an incomplete pass on third-and-4.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Aug. 2025
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Dale Ellis covers the federal courthouse beat for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, reporting on criminal and civil matters that impact Arkansans.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Oct. 2025
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Swapping from premium to premium, particularly to cover off the big captaincy favourites, can lead to some huge points swings, which far outweigh any four-point transfer cost.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Blot out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blot%20out. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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