as in to dirty
to make dirty
years of spattered mud had thoroughly begrimed the mailbox by the side of the road
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Recent Examples of begrime
The set, by Natasha Jenkins, features walls that might once have been a moderately cheering yellow, now faded and begrimed.
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Charles Isherwoos, WSJ, 2 Mar. 2023
Also begrimed are the lower extremities of the white costumes worn by the cast (costume design is by Nastya Bugaeva).
—BostonGlobe.com, 21 Sep. 2019
Charles Isherwoos, WSJ, 2 Mar. 2023
Also begrimed are the lower extremities of the white costumes worn by the cast (costume design is by Nastya Bugaeva).
—BostonGlobe.com, 21 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for begrime
Verb
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But as filming continued, Pidgeon appeared to dirty her butter blond with caramel and chocolate shades similar to Bessette-Kennedy’s, thanks to stylist Kari Hill.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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With the help of your Instant Pot, spaghetti and meatballs come together in under an hour without dirtying multiple dishes.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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On TikTok, short videos often show people traveling to Turkey to fix their uneven or stained teeth and transform their smiles.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Customize it by painting the wood a fun color or staining it for a rustic look.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The mosque is blackened and burned, the minaret split in two.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
30 Apr. 2026
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Add the unpeeled garlic and toast until blackened, about 5 minutes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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According to the Marietta Police Department, Constantin would mess with the vehicle's milage before selling them to unsuspecting buyers.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Giants’ position really, really messed us up in trying to even negotiate with Oakland.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The entrance of the American streamers into the factual drama space has muddied the waters in terms of defining a show’s success, according to Jeff Pope, who made his first streamer show last year.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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With Pickens and Lamb already in the building, that could muddy the outlook even more for Pickens’ future if the same happens on Thursday night.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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More frequent cleaning may be needed if the bed appears soiled or if your pet has allergies or fleas.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2026
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Avoid wood to soil contact near your home.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In retirement, he’s gone back to that childhood, mucking the stalls and helping care for a menagerie that includes two horses, 10 mini goats, two mini pigs, a pair of horses and a bunch of chickens and dogs and cats.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Most years consist of routine maintenance, like mucking, where crews work below the lock floor, removing debris from the drainage system using shovels and buckets.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Begrime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/begrime. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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