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blotched

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verb

past tense of blotch

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of blotched
Adjective
The whole rug needs to get wet or colors in the fiber could migrate and result in a blotched look. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2025 Its leaves are deciduous and sometimes white-blotched. Howard Garrett, Dallas News, 16 Aug. 2021 Click on the state Division of Oil, Gas & Geo-thermal Resources well-finder map, which shows both active and inactive sites, and L.A. becomes blotched with black. Matt Jaffe, Los Angeles Magazine, 5 Feb. 2018 The study sheds light on the late emergence of the blotched or striped coat markings, which began to appear in domesticated tabby cats in the Middle Ages. National Geographic, 19 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blotched
Adjective
  • According to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, the spotted lanternfly can cause damage, including oozing sap, wilting, leaf curling and dieback to trees, crops, vines and other plants.
    Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 14 July 2025
  • The adorable, spotted cub is the third litter for mated pair Niran (female) and Ron (male) and is the fourth female cub to be born to Niran.
    Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Adjective
  • There are three marbled shades to choose from that not only look beautiful in the tube but also on your face: soft pink Inès, neutral beige Louise (pictured here), and Aïssa, a pink for darker skin tones.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 18 July 2025
  • Clos du Mont-Olivet Châteauneuf-du-Pape, full-bodied and deeply French, is harmonious with shellfish and richly marbled beef.
    Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Adjective
  • Shop slingback flats, leather Mary Janes, colorful suede sneakers, and more of this season’s biggest trends while saving up to 70 percent off.
    Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
  • The vibrant, colorful buildings captured the lively and diverse spirit of the Caribbean.
    Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Adjective
  • Spice up your Super Bowl party with these pinto beans, garnished with savory bacon and spicy poblano peppers.
    Christopher Michel, Country Living, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Two types of beans (black and pinto) bring the protein count in this healthy enchilada casserole up to 19 grams per serving.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2022
Adjective
  • Designated the state bird of Alaska in 1955, this rotund creature takes on a drastically different appearance depending on the season, with snow-white plumage in the winter and mottled brown feathers during the warmer seasons.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Quiet time to wonder, daydream and relish the mottled bark of sycamore trees has fallen by the wayside.
    Patricia Steckler, Baltimore Sun, 18 June 2025

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“Blotched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blotched. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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