1
as in to taint
to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable
her poor choice of companions stained her reputation somewhat
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2
as in to paint
to give color or a different color to
stained the table to look like cherry
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as in to dirty
to make dirty
oil stained his work pants
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as in blot
a mark of guilt or disgrace
the stain of this cowardly act would haunt him for the rest of his career
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Recent Examples of stain
Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
For Chanel’s spring 1993 Couture show, too, her hair was extra long and slick, eyes were ringed black, and lips stained merlot.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025
Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 9 Mar. 2025
This powerful stain and odor remover is like magic in a bottle, breaking down even the toughest doggy messes.
—Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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Verb
As for the art, the canvas was stained in a brilliant shade of red symbolizing the blood of Christ, which felt intense and graphic.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 6 Mar. 2025
For Chanel’s spring 1993 Couture show, too, her hair was extra long and slick, eyes were ringed black, and lips stained merlot.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025
Noun
Spray or sponge the solution on and sprinkle the stain with more baking soda.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 9 Mar. 2025
This powerful stain and odor remover is like magic in a bottle, breaking down even the toughest doggy messes.
—Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stain
Verb
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The movement also was tainted by instances of rampant antisemitism, which Khalil disavowed.—
Chelsea Bailey, Gloria Pazmino and Taylor Galgano,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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The plaintiffs argue the rhetoric has tainted the policy-making process.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Words spoken by a therapist who encouraged her to paint as a way to heal.—
Devan Díaz,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2025
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Although generally painted as having underperformed in Ukraine, Russia's air force would still be formidable.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Grease dirtied the handles of the ovens, the microwave ovens and the coolers.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2025
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Instead of dirtying a larger pot for your supporting dishes, this quaint cooker will come in handy for quick (or slower simmering) concoctions while matching your kitchen atmosphere.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Dab with a clean damp cloth to remove soapy residue, then blot dry.—
Jessica Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Dec. 2024
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There, an opaque, baseball-size blot was visible on his imaging results.—
ByMeredith Wadman,
science.org,
16 Jan. 2025
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The Davines Heart of Glass Rich Conditioner has the same blueish tint from Jagua blue extract, just like its matching shampoo, to boost the vibrancy of your color while neutralizing brassy pigments.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2025
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Key Takeaways Eating large amounts of carrots can subtly change your skin tone due to beta-carotene, a pigment that accumulates in the skin, according to experts.—
Gillian Mohney,
Verywell Health,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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His final season was marred by a shoulder injury and insufficient QB play, but Loveland still led the Wolverines in receptions (56), receiving yards (582) and receiving TDs (five).—
Eddie Brown,
The Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2025
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The election took place seven months earlier than originally planned after Scholz’s unpopular coalition collapsed in November, three years into a term that was increasingly marred by infighting.—
Vanessa Gera,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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While Bob goes on his own side quest, Linda and Teddy egg each other on, starting out with dyeing some beer green and moving on to coloring … everything — ketchup, mustard, fries, burgers.—
Marianne Eloise,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
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Tampa, Florida, which ranks No. 21 in the report, holds its St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Saturday, March 15, and colors its river waters green.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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But the negro resents and utterly repudiates the effort to blacken his good name by asserting that assaults upon women are peculiar to his race.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Feb. 2025
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The goal is for the top to become blackened while the center remains jiggly.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Stain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stain. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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