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
Step 6: Dry With Towels and Groom Speed up the drying time by using old towels to blot out excess water.
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Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
Those in the eclipse's path were treated to an incredible display as the moon completely blotted out the sun and revealed its outermost layer, which for a few minutes appeared as a striking glowing ring.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Thousands of scientists are now calling for Musk’s name to be blotted out from that charter’s fine vellum pages.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025
Their short stories and novels confront a changing world where globalization and technology may threaten to blot out our inherent humanism.
—Emma Alpern, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025
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Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2025
Those in the eclipse's path were treated to an incredible display as the moon completely blotted out the sun and revealed its outermost layer, which for a few minutes appeared as a striking glowing ring.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Thousands of scientists are now calling for Musk’s name to be blotted out from that charter’s fine vellum pages.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025
Their short stories and novels confront a changing world where globalization and technology may threaten to blot out our inherent humanism.
—Emma Alpern, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blot out
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But advocates say eradicating the Iranian nuclear threat and weakening the regime is in America's national interests because Tehran is a significant destabilizing force in the Middle East, where the United States has key allies and partners, such as Israel and Qatar.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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Although the red autumn fruits with yellow casings make a lovely Thanksgiving wreath, this woody vine is difficult to manage and eradicate.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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The palette is a unique blend of pink, tan, and hints of blue-green that add a subtle amount of color while still hiding dirt and debris.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
26 June 2025
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Weathered and bumpy, the wall hidden among the surplus clothing stores of the Fashion District was hardly the perfect canvas.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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Clark tried to erase the memories of his disappointment at Oakmont with an opening round 6-under 64 on Thursday, putting him tied for second in the early afternoon.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
19 June 2025
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But the suddenly lukewarm Rockies, who seemed primed to erase the 2024 Sox from the record books, entered Wednesday’s game against Washington with a three-game win streak and a 7-7 record in their last 14 games.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Many of the individuals, including some concealing their faces with masks and hoods, appeared to be filming the cruiser with cell phones.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2025
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Kate goes to extreme measures to conceal her daughter’s crime, preparing her with an ironclad alibi and dumping the dead body into a nearby lake.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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About 7 of every 10 Republicans wouldn't abolish ICE, while about half of Democrats would.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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The Japanese legislature is preparing to abolish this entanglement and simply allow princesses to stay royal regardless of the status of their spouse.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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All while staring directly into the eye of the stranger sitting opposite. Without depth perception, with facial features and body outlines obscured, with the one available eye fixed straight ahead, the interior of the space appears to swirl and pulse.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The strongest tool available to obscure your trail online is the Tor Browser.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
16 June 2025
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That wiped out the small gains that the stock made this year.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
13 June 2025
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Rancho Bernardo, seeded No. 8, upset No. 1 Fountain Valley 4-2, weathering lightning and hail that wiped out the first game and forced a second trip.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2025
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Of the 55 who cover it, 25 rate it a buy or strong buy, according to LSEG.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
20 June 2025
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Anthony Slater is a senior writer covering the Golden State Warriors for The Athletic.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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“Blot out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blot%20out. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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