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

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
The comet becomes a kind of cosmic litterbug, sprinkling dust and debris along its orbit.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of sprinkling

Verb

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
Down a long path, a wooden fence separated walkers from white flowers dotting the expansive grassy landscape.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of dotting

Verb

The half-mile Scrub Jay Loop is a prime place for spotting the state’s only endemic bird, which is threatened by habitat loss.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
Styles has been spotting walking from Brooklyn to Manhattan on show days, popping into coffee shops, and chatting with fans on the street.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2026