Thesaurus results for BLOTTING

blotting

verb

present participle of blot

as in staining

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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. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blotting

Verb

An ocular staining score of 5 or higher in at least one eye earns one point in the ACR/EULAR criteria.

— Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2026
More rubbing produces mahogany, tan and brown hues, caused by staining from contact with vegetation.

— Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of staining

Verb

The Grammy-winning singer has never shied away from dyeing her hair.

— Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Any colors that can catch your eye from a plate (and make your mouth water) are guaranteed to make an impact in 2026; edible flowers are the key to organically dyeing drinks and desserts with different hues.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026

Definition of dyeing

Verb

Didier Fuentes has essentially filled in as the setup man in Suarez’s absence, with left-hander Dylan Lee also sprinkling in some appearances.

— Jesús Cano, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
The duo wants to be there for the good, the bad, and the questionably smelly while sprinkling some happy-go-lucky magic over all of it.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of sprinkling

Verb

The complaint states that an employee contacted police after spotting Quast inside the store and recognizing her as someone who had allegedly committed a similar theft days earlier, the outlet reported.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
The same minerals spotting your glasses and scaling your faucets could also be the reason your shampoo barely lathers or your hair has been feeling dull and stiff lately.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026