as in to smudge
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Recent Examples of discolor
Designed for dry, brittle, or discolored nails, the three-step renewal system starts with a prep treatment, which uses glycolic acid for exfoliation.
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 27 Jan. 2025
Prevent Loss And Damage Photos fade and discolor over time.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
These ingredients can discolor the uppers, change the texture, strip the finish, or otherwise damage the material.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
Rust inside water pipes and tanks makes the water discolored and unsafe to drink.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 27 Jan. 2025
Prevent Loss And Damage Photos fade and discolor over time.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
These ingredients can discolor the uppers, change the texture, strip the finish, or otherwise damage the material.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2025
Rust inside water pipes and tanks makes the water discolored and unsafe to drink.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discolor
Verb
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Like other gel liners, this is easy to smudge for that perfectly imperfect smoky look.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2025
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Older readers of this article may have learned to write in such a way (guilty yer honor) – dipping the nib of a pen into an inkwell, and scratching out the words, hoping to have sufficient ink to complete a word, without picking up too much ink and smudging your masterpiece.—
Mike Hanlon,
New Atlas,
6 Mar. 2025
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Arnold said many of the evacuees were exhausted and soiled.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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The 16-year-old, who had unspecified disabilities, weighed just 78 pounds when she was found and was only wearing a diaper because all her other clothes were soiled, officials said.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Jan. 2025
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Solovyov expressed outrage over his brief stint with the battalion, suggesting this tarnished its reputation.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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The brewery, whose brand was tarnished over allegations of toxic workplace conditions in 2021, has locations in Fishtown and Mt. Airy.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
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Unlike a total solar eclipse, when the disk of the sun is completely blackened, an eclipsed moon does not vanish completely from the sky.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
11 Mar. 2025
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But the negro resents and utterly repudiates the effort to blacken his good name by asserting that assaults upon women are peculiar to his race.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Feb. 2025
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There is no music in the teaser, and the only action comes with j-hope stands up and an unseen hand smears his face with white paint as the song’s title pops up on screen.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
19 Mar. 2025
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Now, finally, parents have an ally in the White House—rather than an administration working hand in glove with activist organizations to smear them and chill their political participation.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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The legislation came in response to a 2023 scientific report that warned existing programs to curb urban and farm runoff polluting the Bay and its rivers were falling short.—
Timothy Wheeler,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2025
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The second Trump administration is again promoting polluting power sources while pulling back support for renewable energy development.—
Mike Shriberg,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2025
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Grease dirtied the handles of the ovens, the microwave ovens and the coolers.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 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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Many shoppers even added DIY elements, such as staining it, incorporating trellises for climbing vines, and casters for easy moving.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Mar. 2025
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Also, ensure there is no debris or dirt stuck to the wheels or base of the machine that could stain the carpet when rolled on it.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Discolor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discolor. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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