blots out

verb

Definition of blots outnext
present tense third-person singular of blot out
1
as in erases
to destroy all traces of blotted out all evidence of tampering with the explosive device

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2
as in conceals
to keep secret or shut off from view bushes blotted out the shed from our view

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  1. hides
  2. covers
  3. destroys
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  • Visually, the 228 hides its tailpipes, but the M235 xDrive shows them off down the back, and up front there’s an illuminated kidney grille, giving it a recognizable light signature.
    Michael Taylor, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • In the film, a scientist (Duhamel) steals an experiment and hides off the grid in Europe to prevent it from becoming weaponized.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2024
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  • Public Safety Officers’ Benefits program covers law enforcement and corrections officers, firefighters, paramedics and EMTs in certain circumstances, and other professions.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In addition to editing content, Alex also covers breaking news, writing about crime and severe weather as well as everything from multistate lottery jackpots to the July Fourth hot dog eating contest.
    Alex Sundby, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of covers
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  • Short term, self-doubt destroys focus and productivity, stifles creativity, holds you back from setting audacious goals, and feels downright terrible.
    Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Had Coppola focused on the dilemma of a white idealist challenged and intimidated by a black political power player, setting off political subterfuge that nearly destroys the dynasty Cesar was born to, Megalopolis might have ignited pop recognition and excitement.
    Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
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