smutch

noun

Definition of smutchnext
as in stain

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smutch
  1. stain
  2. smear
  3. smudge
  4. blob
  5. blot
  6. mole
  7. mark
  8. splash
Noun
  • That’s a stain that won’t wash away from this would-be American oligarch no matter who wins.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Investigators searched his white Jetta but did not find any shards of glass or blood stains.
    Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of stain
Noun
  • Steel won by nearly 5 percent, demonstrating the political potency of Asian-on-Asian Communist smears.
    Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
  • Here, two ob-gyns explain what a Pap smear entails and dispel some common misconceptions about the potentially life-saving test.
    Chantelle Lee, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of smear
Noun
  • The mascara features a soft, curved brush that imparts a lengthening your-lashes-but-better look and doesn't budge, flake, or smudge throughout the day.
    Deanna Pai, Allure, 25 Sep. 2024
  • This includes cleaning the windows at least once every six months to keep the glass free of smudges and stains and eliminate any dirt, dust, oils, or debris that may have built up on the window frame or in the window tracks.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of smudge
Noun
  • Even when Lauper was chatting, a peacock palette of hues swirled in a psychedelic blob behind her.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
  • And that was okay until the day the tray included a blob of tuna fish.
    GWEN ROCKWOOD The Rockwood Files, arkansasonline.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of blob
Noun
  • First, blot as much of the area as possible when something spills to remove excess moisture.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Not a single blot of paint in the Tate Modern repels the female soul, though the £84 annual membership fee may dissuade some female wallets.
    Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 28 June 2024
Definition of blot
Noun
  • Mole gift boxes at Guelaguetza Silken, rich and fragrant with spices, Guelaguetza’s moles are a thing of beauty in all their colors and flavors.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Victoria showcased her Halloween spirit with a scary green ogre mask that included several large moles and a gummy smile.
    Rachel Flynn, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of mole
Noun
  • The Knights cruised to a 10-0 mark but played only three playoff teams along the way — close wins over Arvada West and Fossil Ridge, plus a victory over Fort Collins in a game in which the Lambkins put up 49 points.
    Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Fever is the mark of eros; the decay of a diseased body signifies life itself.
    George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of mark
Noun
  • Thanks to the streaming splash, Maydon and Regida pick up their first top 10s on both rankings.
    Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024
  • The noise and splash created by a breaching shark or ray might catch the attention of a nearby individual, signaling readiness to mate.
    Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Definition of splash
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