as in stain
a mark of guilt or disgrace
the bribery scandal was a blot on his reputation
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Recent Examples of blot
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2025
Red Wine or Dark-Colored Food Stains As quickly as possible, lift away any solids and blot, blot, blot away the moisture.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
To clean hot cocoa spills on carpet, immediately blot up as much of the liquid as possible with a clean white cloth, working from the outside in.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Unfair to ex-felons One of the worst blots on Bondi’s résumé was one of her first acts as attorney general.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2025
Red Wine or Dark-Colored Food Stains As quickly as possible, lift away any solids and blot, blot, blot away the moisture.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
Verb
Instead, use a paper towel to blot the chicken or a knife or tweezers to remove any remaining feathers or bits.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2025
To clean hot cocoa spills on carpet, immediately blot up as much of the liquid as possible with a clean white cloth, working from the outside in.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blot
Noun
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There’s a reserved spot in hell for the s*** stains pursuing this vile campaign to erase trans people.—
Andrew Sheeler,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Feb. 2025
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For a president who came into office claiming that human rights would be at the crux of his foreign policy, Biden's inability to hold Azerbaijan responsible for its war crimes and atrocities will be a stain on his legacy.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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At the end of the day, dyeing your hair at home is no small feat.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Image After two years of being a blonde, Ms. Mulvaney dyed her hair back to brown the week before setting sail.—
Maggie Lange,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The series is so cyclical - don’t let the current 2-7 9 year mark against the Irish taint the outlook of the series.—
Antonio Morales,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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When positioned in the right spot, the arm can tease your testicles as well as your perineum (also known as your taint).—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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His guests, their faces blotched from exertion, stare upward in dismay.—
Thomas Palmer,
Discover Magazine,
11 Nov. 2019
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Still, in the contents of this collection, some blotched with stray fingerprints or grease splatters, O’Keeffe left traces of her daily effort to maintain Abiquiu as a sanctuary.—
Amelia Nierenberg,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2020
Verb
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Inside the cafe area, farmhouse tables are flanked by an open kitchen dotted with cookbooks and produce.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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Their minarets dot the skyline and the five daily calls to prayer are part of the city’s soundscape.—
Terri Colby,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Blot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blot. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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