Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smutch
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Before any storm is on the radar, photograph the entire roof system from the ground, capture close-ups of shingles, flashings, vents and gutters, and check the attic interior for any pre-existing stains or moisture.—
David Nye,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026 -
Lindsay is very real for worrying about her pit stains.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
27 May 2026
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Aldridge was offered the role for the rest of its run, but the press immediately undertook a racist smear campaign against him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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The rationale for this smear is that Reid Hoffman, a donor to moderate liberal causes, knew Jeffrey Epstein.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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Here are a couple more cardigans to complete the all-white outfit — and just remember, summer style is meant to feel lived-in, even if that means a smudge or two along the way.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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The formula is transfer-resistant, waterproof and smudge-resistant, helping makeup maintain its appearance through long days.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
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Nilsson’s version shares little with its source beyond Adam and Eve themselves, here recast as doughy, beigy silhouettes striking poses amid an almost psychedelic soup of parti-color fronds, blobs, and amoebas.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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To tie the space together, the sink and floor tile match the painting's black blobs.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
25 May 2026
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One of the few blots on last summer’s Leeds copybook.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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Then, blot-dry excess moisture with clean paper towels or extract with a wet/dry vacuum.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
21 May 2026
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Qin Qin is an Asian fusion restaurant—available only to Diamond Club guests—whose menu blends Mayan ingredients with Asian staples, with dishes like Peking duck with black mole sauce, and cochinita pibil dumplings with yuzu foam and pickled red onions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Draped over crisp salmon like in this rice bowl (mole instead of spicy mayo; radishes instead of cucs); this is a form of recipe development, sewing together patches into a colorful quilt.—
Emma Laperruque,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 June 2026
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Aliso Niguel senior Jaslene Massey had the top marks in the girls shot put (51-3¾) and discus (175-6) and transgender athlete AB Hernandez from Jurupa Valley was the leading qualifier in the girls long jump (20-5½) and triple jump (41-8½) and was one of 13 qualifiers in the high jump.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The Red Sox entered the weekend last in the AL East with a 23-32 record and a 9-19 mark at Fenway Park.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The calming design from Japanese architect Kengo Kuma instils a sense of peace, complemented by the villas’ light wood and white color scheme that’s daubed with splashes of ocean blues.—
Lauren Keith,
Robb Report,
30 May 2026
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After all, Kazakhstan is back in town and ready to make a splash.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2026
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“Smutch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smutch. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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