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blotted

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verb

past tense of blot

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blotted
Adjective
  • Lasagna, pot roasts, and casseroles can become rather enthusiastic while cooking, and if not tended to regularly, your oven glass could become streaked and stained.
    Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026
  • Varieties with streaked blooms or those spotted with darker colors add interest to arrangements.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Opt for a material that’s white washed or stained for a farmhouse look.
    Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2026
  • Crime scene technicians called in to help execute a search warrant reported observing blood spattered all over Mao’s bedroom, and a machete and two dumbbells stained with blood.
    Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Adjective
  • The soles of the sneakers draw from Jordan’s original Infrared Air Jordan 6, but add a touch of speckled detailing to switch things up.
    Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
  • The scalloped edges and speckled texture add a textural layer to your tapescape while serving as a sweet landing spot for serving utensils during meals.
    Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • In the mid 2010s, the reality TV star dyed her hair in colorful hues and took bold chances with her makeup.
    Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
  • Before that, the agency said the bottom of the pool was black, and at times in its history water had been dyed to improve reflectivity.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 20 June 2026
Adjective
  • Enjoy caramel-colored foliage in spring and fall and pink blooms throughout summer that attract pollinators.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
  • Squeezits No '90s lunch box felt complete without a brightly colored bottle of Squeezits.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • These, like many of the Guerlains, are small bottles, sprinkled throughout his collection among the factices.
    April Long, Allure, 24 June 2026
  • Each side gets sprinkled with salt and sugar to enhance the flavor.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
Adjective
  • In school photos, the future Prince of Wales could be seen wearing the society’s signature waistcoat and checkered pants.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 June 2026
  • The bride wore white; the groom wore a checkered jacket.
    Cindi Andrews, IndyStar, 25 May 2026
Verb
  • Like its gay bars, Charlotte’s LGBTQ community is dotted throughout the Queen City.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026
  • In the winter, 4,200 acres of terrain across four mountain faces are dotted with people who travel to the region for its world-class skiing.
    Kristin Braswell, USA Today, 22 June 2026
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“Blotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blotted. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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