blotch 1 of 2

blotch

2 of 2

verb

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of blotch
Noun
This fungal disease causes yellow blotches on pumpkins, tomato leaves, squash and cucumbers. Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025 Photos depict a heartbreaking sight, with Hector’s rib cage protruding through his weakened body as red blotches line his ivory and brown coat. Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
Inside the box there's a pile of mint-green paint chips, blotched with brown stains and cracked like a dehydrated lake bed. Maya Dukmasova, Chicago Reader, 24 Oct. 2017 As Ghosh writes, back in 1635, in a village nearby Slovakia’s Strazov Mountains, lawyer Jan Ladislaides marked his stamp of approval on municipal account documents with a small blotched drawing of two dots and a line inside a circle. Lauren Young, Smithsonian, 6 Feb. 2017 See All Example Sentences for blotch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blotch
Noun
  • Santo My Palo can best be described as an otherworldly nude shade with multicolored glittery flecks suspended in the gel that reflect light for a mega-watt sparkle.
    Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 27 May 2025
  • The formula—which sparkles in the bottle with rose-gold flecks of glitter—is made more indulgent yet with its gourman, coconut-milk scent.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 May 2025
Noun
  • The toxins from the fungus cause liver damage, vomiting and reproductive defects in both livestock and humans.
    Filip Timotija, The Hill, 4 June 2025
  • These types of batteries, although generally safe, can be highly combustible under specific circumstances, like extreme overheating or manufacturing defects.
    Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 31 May 2025
Verb
  • Starting from the broad goal of providing more shade, the process expanded in 2021 and eventually resulted in the planters that now dot the streets.
    Thomas E. Weber, Time, 6 June 2025
  • Below the artwork, fresh plantings of pincushion protea flowers in a rainbow of colors dot a linear garden, brightening up a path students and teachers will walk every day.
    Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
Noun
  • The whole process is more NASA than NASCAR in that there’s not a speck of grease or oil on the bright, white vinyl flooring and everybody’s hands are clean.
    Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
  • Or a percentage of a fraction of a risk — better lock him up, than risk a speck of backlash.
    David Katz, IndieWire, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • He’s considered several options to resolve the situation, hoping to find a compromise that addresses both his wife’s emotional scars and the family’s needs.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 1 June 2025
  • The conflict with Ro and his marauding Nihil forces has left scars across the galaxy and held the Republic hostage.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 29 May 2025
Verb
  • Remove from the heat and sprinkle the gelatin over the top and let stand for about 5 minutes.
    Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
  • It’s topped with various treats like toffee pieces, caramel popcorn, and golden star sprinkles.
    Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 3 June 2025
Noun
  • Chase is the arena sponsor for the Golden State Warriors, while Rakuten has a patch on the team’s jersey.
    Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 5 June 2025
  • On the other hand, even without a patch, Apex Legends ran better than before.
    Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 5 June 2025
Noun
  • This was the signal for the real fun, Maranville’s punch for the head missing its mark but striking Ivan on the knee.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
  • Frederique Constant has continued to make its mark in the industry, now harkening back to its heritage by reissuing the Manchette watch originally launched in 2002 — and now revived with a fresh makeover that reflects the latest watch-making and fashion trends.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 6 June 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Blotch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blotch. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on blotch

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!