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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
  • Like the spotted handfish, the red handfish (thymichthys politus) takes its name from its appearance.
    Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 18 June 2025
  • The study, published Wednesday, found that the rig shark -- also known as the spotted estuary smoothhound -- produces clicking sounds when handled, according to the study.
    Megan Forrester, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • That Trump and Zelensky spoke privately, face to face and hunched over on chairs on the marbled floors of the pope’s home, on the day of his funeral, was perhaps a fitting way to honor his wishes.
    Darlene Superville and Aamer Madhani, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Its pinkish-purple flowers are also magnets for bees, and its marbled, green and white leaves are attractive even when the plant isn’t in bloom.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2025
Adjective
  • Other varieties provide additional design elements such as interesting bark, colorful fruits, and fabulous fall foliage to enhance the garden all year long.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 June 2025
  • Kelce attended the event wearing a white muscle tank, patriotic shorts, and white sneakers, accompanied by a colorful baseball cap.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 26 June 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
  • 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
  • What looks like something tangled, speckled or mottled, clearly out of place amid a cluster of broken rushes, cattails, algae, has captured her excited attention.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 17 June 2025

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“Blotched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blotched. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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