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adjective

as in streaked

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verb

past tense of blot
as in stained

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blotted
  1. streaked
  2. stained
  3. speckled
  4. dyed
  5. colored
  6. sprinkled
  7. checkered
  8. dotted
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
Definition of streaked
Verb
  • If your clothing is stained from fabric softener, rinse the spot in the warmest water recommended for the garment.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
  • Semi-sheer, marbled accent nails look like they’ve been stained with blackberry juice.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 June 2026
Definition of stained
Adjective
  • Some speckled quartz counters mix in gold or silver sparkles for an effect that catches the light.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of speckled
Verb
  • Thanks to Arianne Phillips, our costume designer, who dyed my blouse to match the walls perfectly.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 28 June 2026
  • The photos showed Sanchez-Munoz with his hair dyed a light color.
    — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026
Definition of dyed
Adjective
  • The striking image peers through the Milky Way at millions of multi-colored stars appearing against a backdrop of galaxies.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Kristian Gadea, a rising senior at Bellarmine College Prep, designed the bright-colored flyer for the dinner and also volunteered at the event.
    — Eliana Aguilar, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Definition of colored
Verb
  • Plant food is then sprinkled onto the root ball and the surrounding soil.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 2 July 2026
  • Sculptures and paintings by local artists are sprinkled throughout the 18 rooms, which are swathed in pastel shades like apricot and mint, reminiscent of the artwork and architecture in Emirdag’s other home in the South of France.
    — Liam Hess, Vogue, 1 July 2026
Definition of sprinkled
Adjective
  • Phoebe’s energy carries through its wood panel walls, diner-style barstools and checkered floors.
    — Jenna Thompson June 26, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of checkered
Verb
  • Europe is dotted with picture-perfect isles that lie waiting to be explored.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 8 July 2026
  • Our time at Sana left us eager to see one of the real cenotes dotted along the Riviera Maya.
    — Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of dotted
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