1
as in to stain
to make dirty
a tablecloth daubed with too many spills to ignore any longer
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as in to smear
to rub an oily or sticky substance over
he begins his nightly transformation into a circus clown by daubing greasepaint on his face
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as in drawing
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Recent Examples of daub
Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2024
In February, the University of Leeds’ Hillel House - the center for Jewish life on campus - was daubed with antisemitic graffiti.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2023
Some of the pictures overlay figures rendered with black lines atop fields of soft, drippy daubs in a rainbow of hues.
—Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2023
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Verb
Its conclusions, though daubed with Dickensian whimsy and child’s-eye uplift, are remarkably tough and unyielding.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2024
In February, the University of Leeds’ Hillel House - the center for Jewish life on campus - was daubed with antisemitic graffiti.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024
Noun
The little daubs that represent passersby are miracles of characterization.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2023
Some of the pictures overlay figures rendered with black lines atop fields of soft, drippy daubs in a rainbow of hues.
—Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2023
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Make Glass Shower Doors Sparkle The entire aesthetic of your bathroom can take a big hit the moment your glass shower door begins to look streaky, stained, or foggy.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025
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As Shilpa notes though, the plastic has a tendency to stain, especially when slicing carrots or beets.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
23 Jan. 2025
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In the Mecklenburg County jail, he was accused of assaulting guards, breaking sprinklers, and smearing feces on his cell walls.—
Kallie Cox,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
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The peanut pesto smearing the fish hits all the flavor notes: umami from the fish sauce, caramelly sweetness from the brown sugar, and brightness from the lime juice.—
Megan Zhang,
Saveur,
16 Jan. 2025
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At age five, his depiction of Tom Mix snagged him a gold medal in the John Wanamaker department store's drawing contest.—
Etelka Lehoczky,
NPR,
21 Jan. 2025
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The tickets matched four of five winning numbers and the Powerball in the drawing Saturday, Jan. 18, the California Lottery said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Jan. 2025
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The charred footprint of the Eaton fire, which blackened more than 14,000 acres, is the most worrisome.—
Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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In one corner, fires from ancient rituals had left the limestone ceiling blackened by soot.—
Gina DeCaprio Vercesi,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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The evidence, however, reveals a very different picture than the violent world Trump has painted for his audiences.—
London School of Economics,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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But, while insightful, these artifacts don’t always paint a complete picture of an ancient creature’s diet or behavior.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
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The portraits of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were released earlier this month ahead of the inauguration.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2025
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The event, taking place beneath 400 dazzling disco balls, feature an auction of works by celebrity photographer Greg Gorman, including portraits of Debbie Harry, Grace Jones and David Bowie.—
Kirsten Chuba,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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Instead of dirtying a larger pot for your supporting dishes, this quaint cooker will come in handy for quick (or slower simmering) concoctions while matching your kitchen atmosphere.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2025
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Having dirtied himself in the catacombs beneath the papacy’s home, our scrappy archaeologist emerges into none other than a resplendent re-creation of the Sistine Chapel.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
18 Dec. 2024
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Choose plain raisins: Raisins coated in chocolate, yogurt, or other flavorings contain significantly more calories and sugar than plain raisins.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2025
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As Southern California continues to grapple with devastating wildfires, remnants of a massive winter storm will coat regions across the Mid-Atlantic with more snow before exiting Saturday morning.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
11 Jan. 2025
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“Daub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/daub. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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