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

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Verb

Tips To Keep Your Sink Clean Longer Rinse the sink after every use to get rid of food debris that can cause odors, get rid of soap scum, and reduce staining.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2026
Hydrogen peroxide acts as a mild disinfectant that kills mold and bacteria and is very helpful for light staining.

— Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of staining

Verb

Burgess recommends sprinkling this powerhouse combo into overnight oats and atop yogurt bowls.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 2 Nov. 2026
Try blending them into a smoothie, stirring them into oatmeal, yogurt, or cottage cheese for extra crunch, or sprinkling them over salads, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables to add texture and richness.

— Lauren Manaker MS, HEALTH, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of sprinkling

Verb

Walk alongside giant ornaments, snowflakes, and sleigh light displays dotting the pier, and get creative with free community craft workshops including edible snowmen, pinecone woodland creatures, paper bag puppets, and more.

— Allison Yates, Midwest Living, 3 Nov. 2026
There are other tables dotting the store, where people can dine on sushi, sandwiches or a plethora of other delectable treats.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of dotting

Verb

The brightest planets are 100,000 times fainter than their host stars, meaning spotting them is like observing a firefly hovering around a lighthouse.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Peeking around tall patches of grass and peering through binoculars at Lake Michigan, Tarik Shahzad, a birder from the Norwood Park neighborhood, called Thursday’s cold, wet conditions ideal for spotting birds late in the year.

— Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026