How to Use blot in a Sentence

blot

1 of 2 noun
  • Rinse away any residue and blot dry.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The only blot on an ot r there was one.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 June 2026
  • Rinse the area with plain water and blot again.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
  • Dip a microfiber cloth in the paste and blot the stain.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Dip a white cloth in water and blot the red wine stain.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
  • Dip a white cloth in water and blot the red wine stain.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2025
  • If a water stain occurs, blot dry with a soft cloth.
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025
  • Spritz the area with club soda and blot until the stain is gone.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2021
  • Never rub or scrub the stained area; blot instead.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
  • Never rub or scrub the stained area; blot instead.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2025
  • After a few minutes, blot the area and wash the item by hand.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Using a clean cloth, blot, never rub.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
  • Place a drop of water on the item and blot with a paper towel.
    — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 30 Mar. 2021
  • One of the few blots on last summer’s Leeds copybook.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 26 May 2026
  • If the stain is liquid, blot it with a white cloth or paper towel.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
  • In the latter case, blot any wet spots with a soft cloth and leave the items to dry in a cool place.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2025
  • The key word here is blot — don’t scrub, which can push the stain deeper into the fibers.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Apply the above mixture, rinse well with warm water and blot well.
    — Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2021
  • Spray the mixture onto the stain and then blot with a clean microfiber cloth.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Spray the mixture onto the stain and then blot with a clean microfiber cloth.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
  • For large spills, first blot up excess oil or grease with paper towels.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Spray the solution on the stain and blot with a clean, dry microfiber cloth.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
  • Spray the solution on the stain and blot with a clean, dry microfiber cloth.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2025
  • Lightly spray the fabric with cold water and blot, blot, blot.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
  • Lightly spray the fabric with cold water and blot, blot, blot.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2025
  • For stains on upholstery, dab the area with warm, sudsy water and blot dry.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2021
  • If suede gets wet, blot it instantly and use a suede brush and hair dryer to dry it.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Instead, wipe down or dust with a soft dry cloth, or for liquid spills, wipe blot with a damp cloth.
    — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2022
  • But blot clots in his leg and lungs forced two more hospital stays in the weeks that followed.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Dip a cloth into the solution and blot the stain to remove the paint.
    — Elizabeth Berry, Good Housekeeping, 28 Mar. 2023

blot

2 of 2 verb
  • Blot your lipstick with a tissue.
  • Don't rub the wine stain. Blot it dry with a paper towel.
  • Use a soft, white cloth to blot the stain, but don't scrub the fabric.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2025
  • And there is not enough black paint in the world to blot these colors out.
    — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Then use clean paper towels to blot it up.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Then use clean paper towels to blot it up.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Gently blot the stain and blow dry with a hair dryer.
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025
  • Lay the cloth on the carpet for an hour, then blot the damp area with a dry white cloth.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Rinse the straps well in cool water, blot them in a clean towel, and air dry.
    — Lynn Redmile, Good Housekeeping, 19 Jan. 2021
  • Pour a little water over the area to rinse it, and blot it with rags as well.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
  • Then blot the stain with a clean, damp cloth, making sure to remove any soapy residue.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Use a soft cloth dampened with the solution to blot the stain.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
  • After it's dried, come back through with a warm, damp cloth to blot the toothpaste away.
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
  • After it's dried, come back through with a warm, damp cloth to blot the toothpaste away.
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Follow up by blotting wet areas with a dry cloth.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Use a paper towel to gently blot them dry.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
  • Once some hydration has soaked in, blot your balm off your lips for a drier base.
    — Grace McCarty, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Follow the steps above to blot away spots, then steam-clean any that are trickier.
    — Jessica Cherner, House Beautiful, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Use a damp cloth to wipe off the cleaner, then follow up by blotting with a dry cloth.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
  • In case of spills, the liquid should be blotted with a paper towel or cloth.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
  • When the stain disappears, blot the surface with a clean cloth and cool water.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2023
  • Repeat a few times, then blot the spot with another clean, dry towel.
    — Jessica Cherner, House Beautiful, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Repeat a few times, then blot the spot with another clean, cry towel.
    — Jessica Cherner, House Beautiful, 4 Apr. 2023
  • For the remaining stain, blotting and a Tide stick worked well.
    — Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2023
  • If your hair has already gotten greasy, try using blotting sheets on the scalp.
    — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 5 Oct. 2023
  • A couple girls paused in front of a mirror, blotted their faces and tidied their hair.
    — Maggie Prosser, Dallas News, 14 Sep. 2023
  • When treating stains, gently blot the area to avoid damaging the fibers over time.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
  • To lift the stain, blot it with the solvent using a clean cloth, working from the outside in.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Use a clean cloth dampened with water to blot away the soapy residue, then allow the fabric to air dry.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The blotting motion is what makes this work, since dragging the sponge will lift your makeup right off.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026

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