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Recent Examples of discolor
Spoiled seeds may also be discolored, have some visible mold growth, or stick together in clumps, indicating moisture—or possibly pantry pests, such as moths or mice—have gotten into the package.
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Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
To reduce your risk, stick to major commercial brands of nuts and nut butter, and throw away nuts that look moldy, discolored, or shriveled.9 Heating has little effect on aflatoxins.10
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tests foods for aflatoxins to ensure their safety.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 7 Jan. 2025
Your skin may appear reddish, discolored, or bruised.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
Finally, dingy, discolored, or stringy towels need to get the heave-ho.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
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Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
To reduce your risk, stick to major commercial brands of nuts and nut butter, and throw away nuts that look moldy, discolored, or shriveled.9 Heating has little effect on aflatoxins.10
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tests foods for aflatoxins to ensure their safety.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 7 Jan. 2025
Your skin may appear reddish, discolored, or bruised.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
Finally, dingy, discolored, or stringy towels need to get the heave-ho.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discolor
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Before the ceremony started, Ms. Maki’s great-uncle, Joe Walling, lit sage in the aisle, a Native American ceremonial practice known as smudging that spiritually purifies and blesses a space.—
Sadiba Hasan,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Take Emma D’Arcy’s edgy application of the trend, wearing a bronze shade all over her eyelids and smudged beneath the lower lid.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
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His baby mothers began feuding as a result of this announcement, with one of them, Maranda Johnson, soiling his vehicles.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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Warm or hot water should be reserved for towels and bedding, cotton undergarments, and clothing heavily soiled with oil.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2025
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That was something that was orchestrated, both that situation and the situation with the fortunes that was orchestrated by my ex-husband to tarnish my image.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
14 Jan. 2025
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The cases allege that the AI models also risk tarnishing reporters’ reputations by sometimes misstating their reporting or attributing it to others.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
14 Jan. 2025
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The Eaton fire, which started after the Palisades blaze in the Altadena area, has blackened more than 14,000 acres, destroyed or damaged 7,000 homes and other structures, and killed 17 people, officials say.—
Paul Pringle,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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Hands blackened from picking through the rubble of what was left of his home camp.—
Will Carless,
USA TODAY,
12 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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Activists behind the suit against the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) say that the wastewater contains metal and polluting chemicals used at the south Texas launch site.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
19 Dec. 2024
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No matter the political complications, countries continued to deploy clean energy at a rapid clip this year driven by economics (renewables are often cheaper than fossil fuels) and energy-security concerns (producing clean electricity at home means less reliance on polluting imports).—
Justin Worland,
TIME,
26 Dec. 2024
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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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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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“Discolor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discolor. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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