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blotted

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verb

past tense of blot

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blotted
Adjective
  • Scientists accidentally invented seabird toilet TV Two Japanese scientists just wanted to study how streaked shearwaters run on water to take flight.
    Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2025
  • One of his images features a mostly dry riverbed, its sand mysteriously streaked.
    Alex Cuadros, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The results will vary depending on the fiber content of the socks and how badly they are stained.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Chicken thighs first absorb a garlicky, peppery spice marinade stained with turmeric to accentuate the golden crust.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Hire a charter and head out to the deep sea, rent a kayak from Bayou Adventure’s Rental Kiosk and test the waters on the bay side, or stay on land and reel in black drum and speckled trout from one of the island’s two piers or a folding chair on the beach.
    Kristy Christiansen, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
  • Even the linen neps, which give it a stylish, speckled appearance, are random, so no two pieces are identical.
    Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • As is tradition on the third day of the Sydney Test, also known as the Pink Test, people wore pink shirts, dresses, hats, suits or even dyed their hair to show support for the McGrath Foundation.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Algae yarn, dyed with butterfly pea flower and red cabbage, is knitted despite its fragility.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 30 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • Opt for warm-toned lights to help your space feel extra cozy, or choose multi-colored lights for a touch of nostalgic ‘90s charm.
    Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
  • The Smashing Machine actor wore a classic black tuxedo to the awards show, while his singer wife wore a gold-colored dress.
    Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • It’s filled with casual and leisure apparel and accessories such as Fair Isle sweaters, checkered overshirts and corduroy pants.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 19 Dec. 2025
  • Flannel patterns can include solid colors, checkered prints, stripes, argyle and anything in between.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Watson’s relentless dribble-driving earned him nine trips to the line throughout a night sprinkled with spin moves and tough finishes with both hands.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Topping a Salad Avocado often tastes great cubed and sprinkled over your favorite salad.
    Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Massignac, France Occupying a 13th-century château that’s two hours by car from Bordeaux, Domaine des Etangs, Auberge Collection has seven tranquil ponds stocked with carp, perch, and pike dotted across its 2,500-acre grounds.
    Kinsey Gidick, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
  • The town is dotted with a few gas stations, a senior center and a short Main Street that is home to the public school.
    Kayla Branch, The Frontier, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Blotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blotted. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.

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