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as in to describe
to give a representation or account of in words
the description painted a perfect image of the sun setting over the ocean
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2
as in to stain
to give color or a different color to
I've decided to paint the bathroom walls purple
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as in makeup
preparations intended to beautify the face
after the play was over, the actress emerged to greet her fans with paint still on her face
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Recent Examples of paint
Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2025
Photos inside the house are expected to paint a gruesome scene due to the nature of the crime.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 9 Mar. 2025
Kansas scored 24 points in the paint in the first half, thanks primarily to the duo.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Certain metrics painted Moses in a better light than Moore last season.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2025
Photos inside the house are expected to paint a gruesome scene due to the nature of the crime.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
Robins also points out that adding plants can help improve the oxygen levels in your bedroom (spider plants and snake plants are two low-maintenance houseplants that can help), and suggests using neutral colors for paint, rugs, and bedding.
All in all, your bedroom should be a sanctuary.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 9 Mar. 2025
Kansas scored 24 points in the paint in the first half, thanks primarily to the duo.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paint
Verb
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The report describes increases in applications, not students, so can be skewed by students applying to a greater number of colleges.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Oftentimes, activewear that describes itself as figure-flatting, body-hugging, butt-lifting, form-fitting, or sculpting achieves such results but at the expense of comfort.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
14 Mar. 2025
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Although no-makeup may seem ideal in a Parisian train station, which was the inspiration behind the look, poetic taupes shape tired eyes and lips stained with last night’s lipstick speak to weary, bouffant-haired travellers instead.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
13 Mar. 2025
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There are showstoppers, like the Zaveri house (also known as the House with 365 Windows) which is now stained black with grit, its grand pilasters and geometric facade carvings in dire need of restoration, and the Teen Khuniya (or Three-Cornered House), with its distinctive triangular layout.—
Kalpana Sunder,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For a night out in New York City with fiancé Benny Blanco, Gomez stepped out in a monochromatic makeup combo.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2025
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Her distinctive look with heavy eye makeup and multiple neck tattoos complements her evolution from Fred Johnson’s security chief to independent faction leader navigating the dangerous politics of the Sol system.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Mar. 2025
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Good American Family, released on March 19, stars Ellen Pompeo and Mark Duplass as Kristine and Michael Barnett, while 27-year-old Imogen Faith Reid portrays Natalia.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Rather, this musical is structured as a series of vignettes and relies on colorful images, repetitive language and whimsical movement to portray a community of dogs at work and play.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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While Bob goes on his own side quest, Linda and Teddy egg each other on, starting out with dyeing some beer green and moving on to coloring … everything — ketchup, mustard, fries, burgers.—
Marianne Eloise,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
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Tampa, Florida, which ranks No. 21 in the report, holds its St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Saturday, March 15, and colors its river waters green.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Outside those values, the objects depicted weren’t easily recognizable as trees.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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According to The Guardian, the Ambanis sent an engraved box depicting a Hindu deity that was filled with gifts and played Hindu mantras as a wedding invitation.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The brand makes that too: Elta MD tinted sunscreen.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2025
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Totality, when the moon will be tinted a coppery red, begins at 11:26pm Thursday and ends at 12:31am.—
Kelly Tyko,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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There is no reason to say that the current challenges render AI’s implementation impossible.—
William Tarr,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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That renders every emotional moment (what made the original Lion King so terrific) utterly lifeless.—
Barry Levitt,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Paint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paint. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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