blot out

verb

Definition of blot outnext
1
as in to eradicate
to destroy all traces of blotted out all evidence of tampering with the explosive device

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

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Recent Examples of blot out Most people never get to experience a total solar eclipse, when the moon blots out the disk of the sun and reveals its fiery outermost atmospheric layer, or corona. — Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 6 Apr. 2026 Vanessa Van Helsing wakes up from a coma to discover that a volcanic eruption has blotted out the sun, letting vampires prey 24/7. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026 From up in the space shuttle, in 1983, astronaut Sally Ride could see the pollution blotting out her Los Angeles hometown. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026 Extragalactic astronomers refer to a region behind our Milky Way as the 'Zone of Avoidance' because dust between our galaxy's stars blots out, or deeply reddens, light from more distant galaxies behind it. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for blot out
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blot out
  1. eradicate
  2. hide
  3. erase
  4. conceal
  5. abolish
  6. obscure
  7. wipe out
  8. cover
Verb
  • In 1980, smallpox became the first human disease ever eradicated worldwide.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • The rare partnership is giving the tribe an opportunity to introduce its language, history, culture that the federal government once tried to eradicate to soccer fans around the world.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Definition of eradicate
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  • The cover over the logo was cut precisely in the outline of the Levi’s logo – leaving no doubt what the tarp was hiding.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • Wrap a wide ribbon multiple times around to hide the elastic to elevate the classic look.
    — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 8 July 2026
Definition of hide
Verb
  • Sue Kim, director of color marketing at Cabot paints, says refreshing these pieces should never erase the charm.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
  • In order to safely accomplish the stunt, Cruise was attached via a wire that was later erased in post production.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of erase
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  • The two allegedly stole incoming cash and concealed the thefts by generating checks and forging the court clerk’s signature.
    — Nathan Pilling July 1, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
  • But an airline passenger in Indianapolis was caught using a peanut butter jar to conceal something altogether more concerning.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Definition of conceal
Verb
  • The other reconstruction amendments abolished slavery and expanded voting rights.
    — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Trump and his supporters have repeatedly pushed Senate leaders to abolish the filibuster to pass the election bill, but there's also insufficient support to drastically change the chamber's procedures.
    — Dan Mangan,Luke Fountain,Kevin Breuninger,Garrett Downs,Ashley Capoot,Justin Papp, CNBC, 2 July 2026
Definition of abolish
Verb
  • While institutional incentives aren't wrong, portraying them solely as student benefits obscures a critical reality.
    — Scott White, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Crews have been seen unloading equipment from trucks this week — much of it covered or obscured — and barricades have been placed near the perimeter of the arena.
    — Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 4 July 2026
Definition of obscure
Verb
  • The two once presented a live demo minutes after a computer cloud crash wiped out their materials, winning anyway after Andreou pitched the product entirely from memory.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 27 June 2026
  • Widespread flooding across Kentucky has left at least four dead Saturday, prompting dozens of rescues after heavy rains wiped out bridges, inundated roads and flooded homes, with more significant rainfall on the way.
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
Definition of wipe out
Verb
  • They’re also covered in soft, breathable mesh that offers airflow during walks and workouts.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • The corporate sponsor behind Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, was forced to cover up its logo for the duration of the World Cup.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Definition of cover

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“Blot out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blot%20out. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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