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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
Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
Mr Trump painted the assassination attempt as part of a series of efforts to stop him from returning to the White House.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2025
Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2025
The collaboration has given rise to a distinctive paint scheme that will feature prominently on a number 40 car competing in the iconic Daytona 500 race.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Part of this is just human nature and our love of stories of good and evil, of heroes and villains — a nature uncomfortable with the shades of gray in which governments actually paint their pictures.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
Mr Trump painted the assassination attempt as part of a series of efforts to stop him from returning to the White House.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2025
Noun
The options on the test SUV are: the crystal metallic paint for $595, the trailer hitch and wiring harness for $615, the wheel locks for $75, the premium carpet set for $350, and the destination set for $625.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2025
The collaboration has given rise to a distinctive paint scheme that will feature prominently on a number 40 car competing in the iconic Daytona 500 race.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paint
Verb
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Though it’s described as a lip oil, the tube shape and medium-coverage shades beg to differ.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
25 Jan. 2025
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Immigration and legal experts said that the scope of what states might be allowed to do is unclear, describing the legal authority cited in the DHS memo as uncharted waters because it has never been invoked before.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
25 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Make Glass Shower Doors Sparkle The entire aesthetic of your bathroom can take a big hit the moment your glass shower door begins to look streaky, stained, or foggy.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025
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As Shilpa notes though, the plastic has a tendency to stain, especially when slicing carrots or beets.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Discover new workout ideas, healthy-eating recipes, makeup looks, skin-care advice, the best beauty products and tips, trends, and more from SELF.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
31 Jan. 2025
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Then, add to your makeup lineup with products from Dibs Beauty and Benefit Cosmetics.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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James Norton has been tapped to portray Ormund Hightower in Season 3 of HBO‘s House of the Dragon, Deadline has learned.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
31 Jan. 2025
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Wilson portrays a meteorologist, who is telling viewers about a powerful whirlwind that is ripping through (tour stop) cities across the U.S., while Ernest and Muscadine Bloodline portray fellow newscasters/weathermen impacted by the whirlwind.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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All the characters’ interactions are colored by the fact that some voted to leave while others voted to stay — or at least waited to leave until the cash (and bodies) piled up.—
Meredith Blake,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Who knows whether the campaign trail will resume, or how much the ceremony will be colored by catastrophe.—
Michael Schulman,
The New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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If the content of his films skews towards the dark side, their form tends to be a bit more playful, undercutting some of the heaviness of what’s being depicted.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Jan. 2025
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Contemporary sculptures of earthly Greek women were usually made from terra-cotta and depicted them clothed in tight cloaks.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Glossy lip products had a big moment last year, and Chang was not immune to the hype—though instead of the popular glosses and tinted balms that went viral stateside, Chang fell in love with the Korean makeup brand Amuse’s Dew Tint.—
Annie Blay,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2025
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Divide in batches, and tint each with a different color of pastel food coloring, if desired.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The peace officers began to render medical aid to Enrique Gomeztangle and called for additional emergency medical personnel.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
31 Jan. 2025
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Now, some are not being paid for millions of dollars’ worth of services already rendered, the aid industry source said.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Paint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paint. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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