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Recent Examples of blotting
Start by gently blotting the area with plain water, then blot again using a mixture of water and a spoonful of detergent.
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Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blotting
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Inside, wear regular work gloves or thin, plastic gloves for staining and refinishing.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Under the microscope, the neuropathologist had seen evidence of C9orf72—there was abnormal p62 staining in Ray’s thalamus and several other brain structures.—
Adeline Goss,
New Yorker,
11 June 2026
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One day later, Smith shared a video of Cline dyeing Easter eggs while his mom sang and danced.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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How long has Chicago been dyeing the river green?—
Hannah Hudnall,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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But organizations are still missing out on a few key steps, including organizing data, creating new workflow processes, and moving beyond merely sprinkling AI on the margins.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
3 June 2026
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And Crawford has been sprinkling in a secret catchphrase no one has caught on to yet.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
18 May 2026
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Start with a clear glitter base, then use a dotting tool to create white daisies with pink and orange centers.—
Rebecca Norris,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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On her fingertips were little ladybugs dotting her nails, courtesy of nail artist Elle Gerstein.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
24 May 2026
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Rumours break like waves in some nameless river, dappling our sleeves with falsehood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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In my mind, that always meant at least a plane ride's worth of travel—me in safari gear, sunlight dappling through the canopy, and swinging vines overhead.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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But the Atlanta product was a versatile combo guard in college who could play on or off the ball, facilitating out of pick-and-rolls, spotting up or creating his own shot against 1-on-1 defense.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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Fans are probably lining up for scones in hopes of spotting Ashley crying behind the counter.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Blotting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blotting. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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