as in contamination
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as in marring
to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable
a false accusation that nonetheless tarnished her reputation
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tarnishing
Noun
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In October 2024, over 1,200 cases of green onions were recalled for potential salmonella contamination.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2025 -
The law requires manufacturers to gather and divulge real-time information on heavy metal contamination monthly.—
C. Michael White,
The Conversation,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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While more research is needed, experts recommend: Avoiding plastic for hot food Reducing overall plastic use Supporting pollution control efforts Newsweek also reached out to Aminha Taariq-Sidibe, manager of End Plastic Initiatives at Earthday.org, for insight.—
Mark Joseph,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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Controversial changes to air pollution rules that could increase gasoline prices in California were placed on hold this week by a state agency that reviews regulations.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Salting on sidewalks and driveways can also run off into your lawn and landscape, poisoning your plants.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
3 Jan. 2025
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Defense lawyers said that speech included a series of improper and prejudicial comments against the defendants and their legal team, poisoning any potential jurors against them.—
Kate Brumback,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The flowers and the ferns put themselves to bed, shedding petals, drying and darkening, folding up.—
Richard Brookhiser,
National Review,
19 Dec. 2024
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The weather is darkening, the leaves are falling and the zombies are nearing your doorstep.—
Annalise Frank,
Axios,
21 Oct. 2024
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“Tarnishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tarnishing. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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