blotting

present participle of blot

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blotting
Verb
  • Remove any heavy objects from the sides of your tub, as these items can cause chips or cracking that can contribute to staining.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Additionally, these shoes are machine washable, so don’t worry about staining the gorgeous light pink shoes on your next adventure!
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • At the time, Jenner became known for her edgy, experimental looks, especially after dyeing her hair blue.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
  • What’s the most common error men make when dyeing their hair or beards?
    The Editors, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Consider sprinkling stevia over your oatmeal.
    Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 3 Nov. 2025
  • For tougher stains, Stein suggests sprinkling baking soda over the area and then spraying it with a mixture of vinegar and water.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Visitors were treated to a traditional lion dance, complete with the eye-dotting ceremony that symbolized good fortune and energy for the new venture.
    Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
  • The area put on a display of yellow aspen trees dotting the mountains between evergreens, their delicate leaves vibrating in the wind.
    Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • 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, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Between the timing and Elsbeth spotting a shiny, brand-new replacement for Johnny’s beat-up old harness and carabiner, the jig is up, giving Elsbeth a moment to shine on the set of Raquel’s Behind the Black Veil interview, prosecuting her case in the persona of a reality-show host.
    Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The robot is also capable of spotting the charging spot perfectly in electric vehicles.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Blotting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blotting. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.

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