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

The closest look-alike, the black staining polypore mushroom, bruises to a black color when handled.

— Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026
The performance material is made with a blend of polyester, viscose, and linen blend to help prevent staining or wear and tear over the years.

— Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 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

Trump for decades has loved gold and marble, liberally sprinkling them about his development projects and his personal spaces.

— Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026
In her Tinker Bell costume, Ashley seems as thirsty for a peach as Shamea is, reveling in the opportunity to tell her side of the story but obviously sprinkling her own fairy dust of exaggeration into the narrative.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 27 July 2026

Definition of sprinkling

Verb

In one of the last shots, Camille’s character lies flat on a bed with stab wounds dotting her abdomen.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
Decades later, fulfilling the typical American Dream of a home with white picket fence dotting the front lawn has become all but unattainable, as home prices have soared 235% since January 2000.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of dotting

Verb

Rumours break like waves in some nameless river, dappling our sleeves with falsehood.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
The ballpark’s roof was open, the sun still dappling the downtown Miami skyline beyond left field at the start -- a beautiful tableau.

— Greg Cote Updated March 27, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2026

Definition of dappling

Verb

Joe Louis called to his wife, spotting her waiting for him at the Los Angeles airport.

— Kelefa Sanneh, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
After years of exploring national parks across the country—from early mornings in Acadia to unforgettable days spotting wildlife in Yellowstone—I’ve found that no two parks require you to pack the same way.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026