as in to smudge
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Recent Examples of discolor
Cold temperatures, on the other hand, might make your plant's leaves curl, droop or grow discolored.
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London Gibson, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Nov. 2024
Calluses can be discolored because of the buildup of dead skin from fiction.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Salt stains aren't limited to hard floors: Carpet can also become discolored due to salt, and is one of the most difficult flooring types to clean afterward.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
The adhesive used to repair the vase was brown and discolored.
—Dennis Kight, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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London Gibson, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Nov. 2024
Calluses can be discolored because of the buildup of dead skin from fiction.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Salt stains aren't limited to hard floors: Carpet can also become discolored due to salt, and is one of the most difficult flooring types to clean afterward.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
The adhesive used to repair the vase was brown and discolored.
—Dennis Kight, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discolor
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But the Times reported a fingerprint on the bottle was too smudged to help the investigation.Donovan Slack, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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This will prevent your shadow from smudging or moving which naturally occurs with hooded eyes.Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 28 Nov. 2024
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Keeping your bedroom cool may also help reduce sweat that can stain or soil your mattress.Heather Cruickshank, SELF, 23 Nov. 2024
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If the item is lightly soiled, wipe it down with a disinfecting wipe or a hardwood floor disposable wet cleaning pad to clean it.Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
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Netanyahu’s testimony could further tarnish his image at a complicated time.Tia Goldenberg, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Investigations revealed a lack of adequate time for thoughtful analysis, leading to catastrophic outcomes that cost the company billions and tarnished its reputation.Lisa Bodell, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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But the task has been performed so many times that dust and metal from the robot’s fingers have blackened the edges.James Somers, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
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The fire burned for 64 days, blackening 429,603 acres in Butte and Tehama counties and destroying 709 homes and other structures.Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Beijing has accused Washington of fabricating the charges to smear China's image, Reuters reports.Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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And on the streets of Tripoli in the north, there are spicy fish sandwiches served on pita bread smeared with toum.Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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According to the United Nation Environment Programme, people produce 400 million tonnes of plastic waste every year, polluting water supplies.Leigh Cuen, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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As scientists and advocacy groups including the NAACP have noted, people of color and low-income families are more likely to suffer from air polluted by fossil fuels and weather disasters exacerbated by higher temperatures.Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Having dirtied himself in the catacombs beneath the papacy’s home, our scrappy archaeologist emerges into none other than a resplendent re-creation of the Sistine Chapel.Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
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Arizona Republic Cool weather and the holiday season may seem like the perfect excuse to cozy up by the fire, but too many blazing yule logs can dirty the air and put some of your neighbors at risk.Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Shuford sanded it down, stained the woodwork, and then sealed it for added durability.Alyce Collins, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Pooling water turned the dirt into a slippery mud puddle, quickly staining the bottom of the white wedding dress brown.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Discolor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discolor. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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