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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
  • Prosecutors said a boxcutter stained with what appeared to be blood was found in the car, and there were also possible bloodstains found on the steering wheel and exterior door.
    Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
  • At the site, an Associated Press reporter saw rubble and chunks of concrete stained with blood.
    Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 21 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
  • Saperavi is the starting point for reds — the name means dye in Georgian, a reference to its extraordinary pigmentation, one of only a handful of grapes in the world with naturally colored flesh and juice.
    Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • People are encouraged to drink plenty of water, wear lightweight, light-colored clothing, and avoid outdoor activities during the warmest parts fo the day.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 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
  • 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
Verb
  • The coast is dotted with colorful fishing villages, while the region’s interior is made up of rolling green hills and gently sloped vineyards.
    Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • Lucky for her, Mackenzie lives here, less than an hour outside of Miami in a state that's dotted with bodies of water.
    Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 1 July 2026
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“Blotted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blotted. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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