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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
  • An ultraviolet light revealed the mats and brick flooring of the garage had likely been stained with blood.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
  • Now—before there is another name, another van, another street stained with blood that didn't have to be spilled.
    — Kica Matos, Time, 17 July 2026
Definition of stained
Adjective
  • Enamelware is also a must-have, particularly for outdoor hosting—Golden Rabbit’s enamelware is durable and easily stackable, and the bright, speckled designs add so much personality to any table.
    — Alexandra Ditch, Vogue, 20 July 2026
  • Other signs of bed bugs include ink-like speckled stains on fabrics, shed exoskeletons around crevices of beds and furniture and a sweet, musty smell.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Definition of speckled
Verb
  • Investigators believe Johnson may have dyed and cut her hair to change her appearance.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
  • Each piece is individually hand-dyed by artisans in India, producing subtle variations from one linen to the next.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
Definition of dyed
Adjective
  • White wines might look more yellow, or reds may be brick-colored or brownish.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
  • The dark-colored wash is a nice, polished touch—even with their relaxed silhouette, and midriff bearing rise.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 18 July 2026
Definition of colored
Verb
  • Earlier this month, Godwin kicked off the Christian Name Tour, which will run through November and take him coast to coast — with come co-headline appearances with Dylan Gossett sprinkled in during August and September.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2026
  • In most cases, the honest answer is a pilot here, a copilot there—AI sprinkled onto processes that were never designed for it.
    — Karthik Kannan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of sprinkled
Adjective
  • The even more hard-core version of the supercar would make its debut in 1995 and take the overall checkered flag at that year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 20 July 2026
  • Brexton Busch found his way back to Victory Lane on Friday night, but this one meant far more than your ordinary checkered flag.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026
Definition of checkered
Verb
  • Volkswagen has long been known for its sporty sedans that have dotted American roadways since the late 1970s.
    — Keith Laing, USA Today, 30 July 2026
  • The numerous lakes of northern Minnesota dotted the landscape below.
    — Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of dotted
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