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
Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
The broad scenario is one in which Iran is, at best, a minor blot in the rearview mirror as America’s interests move elsewhere.
—Fintan O’Toole, The New York Review of Books, 9 Apr. 2026
Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
During the mission, astronauts will collect saliva samples by blotting them onto special paper stored in small booklets, a simple method required because Orion lacks refrigeration, NASA said.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Use Soap And Water Tackle any paint left on the carpet or rug by creating a soap and water solution with a few drops of soap, and continuing to blot.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
The broad scenario is one in which Iran is, at best, a minor blot in the rearview mirror as America’s interests move elsewhere.
—Fintan O’Toole, The New York Review of Books, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
Gently blot the area—never rub—to protect the fibers from potential damage over time.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
During the mission, astronauts will collect saliva samples by blotting them onto special paper stored in small booklets, a simple method required because Orion lacks refrigeration, NASA said.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blot
Noun
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Before any storm is on the radar, photograph the entire roof system from the ground, capture close-ups of shingles, flashings, vents and gutters, and check the attic interior for any pre-existing stains or moisture.—
David Nye,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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Lindsay is very real for worrying about her pit stains.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The Grammy-winning singer has never shied away from dyeing her hair.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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After cotton is harvested, it is spun into yarn and dyed — typically with indigo, a process that can involve significant water use and chemical treatments.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The prosecutor’s subjective good faith does not cure the retaliatory taint.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The good news is that the gala survived its Bezos taint.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
Verb
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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
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His guests, their faces blotched from exertion, stare upward in dismay.—
Thomas Palmer,
Discover Magazine,
11 Nov. 2019
Verb
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Sparse trees dot the view, and black volcanic soil is broken only by sudden bursts of bright green pushing through the ash.—
Layne Randolph,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Inside a charred book, pages dotted in soot stains tell the story of how San Francisco rose to the epicenter of a gold rush.—
Sneha Dhandapani,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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“Blot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blot. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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