BLOTS Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

blots 1 of 2

noun

plural of blot

as in stains

a mark of guilt or disgrace the bribery scandal was a blot on his reputation

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blots

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verb

present tense third-person singular of blot

as in dyes

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Noun

Dabbing the cloth in rubbing alcohol, working away the dirty blots on the glass, waiting for the haze in my head to focus, and a new line to come to me. — Literary Hub, 8 June 2026 One of the few blots on last summer’s Leeds copybook. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 26 May 2026 The songs spread outward from Morris’ small voice like paper towel blots. — Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 1 Apr. 2026

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Noun

There are few actual notes to his melodies, just smudges and stains.

— Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026
But none of those items had blood stains, which would have suggested a stabbing.

— Yana Johnson, NBC news, 29 July 2026

Definition of stains

Verb

As fans of the book may recall, Sloane dyes her hair to match her employer—no wonder Lohan and Woodley look like blonde twins!

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 13 June 2026
This information is conveyed by a hilariously avant-garde Poulter, playing the store’s manager, who dyes his hair to match each monochromatic scheme and hides his nefariousness behind a company policy that requires techno music to be played at maximum volume at all times.

— Jada Yuan, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026

Definition of dyes

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Prepare to be dazzled from Warsaw’s highest viewing terrace atop Varso Tower, which proudly dots the skyline, before eating your way through the innovative food halls that define the coolest neighborhoods.

— Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
Japanese linens top the bed, and designer furniture dots the living space.

— Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026

Definition of dots

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North Beacon Oyster North Beacon Oyster has quickly become one of Rockland’s favorite gathering spots thanks to its creative cocktails and cozy atmosphere, says Christie.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
The local radio station, RadioNikopol, has added a function to its app allowing anyone who spots a drone to quickly report it to the station.

— Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Definition of spots

Verb

Kemery sprinkles the tiny seeds either in late fall or very early spring, when there’s still a chance of frost, since cold spells offer the best germination.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026
Thomson sprinkles critique throughout his book like seasoning unevenly applied to a gamey piece of meat.

— Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026

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