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Recent Examples of discolored
Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
According to Johns Hopkins, the rash usually appears one to five days after the first symptoms — which can include itching, tingling, discolored skin, fever, chills, headache, malaise, light sensitivity, fatigue and upset stomach.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
But over time, soap scum, hard water deposits, rust stains, and mildew can accumulate on the surface, leaving discolored areas that are difficult to remove.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
Don’t take discolored pills, but talk to a pharmacist or doctor before stopping the medication suddenly.
—Amber Brenza, Health, 24 Apr. 2026
Only fertilize peonies if plants have reduced vigor, fewer flowers, or discolored leaves.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
But even as these programs help rural towns and cities incrementally fix and upgrade drinking water systems, Hoosiers like Hobbs and Davis still face discolored water running from their taps.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
Images from inside Temple Israel following the attack earlier this month show scorched hallways, charred and discolored group photos on the wall and meals left behind — macaroni and cheese, grapes and cookies partially eaten on wooden tables with toddler-size chairs.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The buildings had become a problem property for Boise State University, according to previous Statesman reporting, with students bemoaning floods, discolored water, mold and asbestos in apartments.
—Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Botrytis can also cause large, discolored patches on canes.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
According to Johns Hopkins, the rash usually appears one to five days after the first symptoms — which can include itching, tingling, discolored skin, fever, chills, headache, malaise, light sensitivity, fatigue and upset stomach.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
But over time, soap scum, hard water deposits, rust stains, and mildew can accumulate on the surface, leaving discolored areas that are difficult to remove.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
Don’t take discolored pills, but talk to a pharmacist or doctor before stopping the medication suddenly.
—Amber Brenza, Health, 24 Apr. 2026
Only fertilize peonies if plants have reduced vigor, fewer flowers, or discolored leaves.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
But even as these programs help rural towns and cities incrementally fix and upgrade drinking water systems, Hoosiers like Hobbs and Davis still face discolored water running from their taps.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
Images from inside Temple Israel following the attack earlier this month show scorched hallways, charred and discolored group photos on the wall and meals left behind — macaroni and cheese, grapes and cookies partially eaten on wooden tables with toddler-size chairs.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The buildings had become a problem property for Boise State University, according to previous Statesman reporting, with students bemoaning floods, discolored water, mold and asbestos in apartments.
—Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discolored
Adjective
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Wet the stained area with water, dab it with rubbing alcohol, and blot the carpet.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
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That might mean a heavy-duty old-school wooden door with a stained finish or a high-gloss paint color that stands out from the street.—
Amy Panos,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 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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The Italian host nation went on to win the tournament, but it was soiled by accusations of meddling from Mussolini.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That is a marked contrast to McFarlane eulogising about his players after that draw away to City in his first game.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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There’s also a marked interest in petite cakes for smaller (or even solo) gatherings.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Those smudged, hazy glass patio doors are not doing your indoor-outdoor view any favors.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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This spring, expect lips to be blurred, eyeliner to be smudged, and skin to be soft-focus.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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However, buying organic bassinet sheets often gives you the peace of mind knowing they are unbleached, non-dyed and chemical-free.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Fox Nation President Lauren Petterson said in the press release that Season 1 showed just how easily lines can be blurred between fiction and reality.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Cody Rhodes destroys ‘outside forces’ in scathing promo Cody Rhodes’ promos in the midst of Pat McAfee’s insertion into his WrestleMania feud with Randy Orton blurred the line on what was real and what was kayfabe.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Look for fine webbing and speckled or stippled leaves, which are signs of their presence, says Harvell.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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Grating anything is usually a knuckle-threatening chore—but this stippled ceramic dish from Japan makes it into its own soothing ritual, turning a brown stem into liquidish gold with a few easy rubs.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
19 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Testing by the University of Georgia that alerted the industry and state in 2008, when Bost was in her teens, showed the local Conasauga River that supplies the region’s drinking water was polluted.—
DYLAN JACKSON,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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That is exactly what this film cleverly does — pinpoints the insidious nature of far-right movements and the creeping rhetoric that has polluted our society.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Discolored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discolored. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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