as in blackened
not clean
always seen wearing stained clothes, which he apparently hoped would mark him as an antibourgeois bohemian
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as in tainted
to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable
her poor choice of companions stained her reputation somewhat
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as in painted
to give color or a different color to
stained the table to look like cherry
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as in dirtied
to make dirty
oil stained his work pants
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Recent Examples of stained
Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Quick wash cycles are best for lightly soiled or musty items and small loads, not for stained or heavily used laundry.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
There was no doorman and no stained glass, and the radiator in the two-bedroom that Goldberg rented for $1,200 was peeling paint.
—Jesse Armas, Curbed, 16 June 2026
If the color doesn't bleed, swap your Q-tip for a toothbrush and scrub any stained or sweaty spots.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
The frame structures already standing would hold stained glass in the finished church for a congregation that formed in the 1890s.
—Arkansas Online, 2 June 2026
Sprinkle borax into the toilet bowl, focusing on stained areas.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
The Or Foundation estimates that roughly 15 million castoff garments from Canada, China, the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union enter the market weekly, and about 40 percent leave as waste because they are torn, stained or otherwise too damaged to resell.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
The light, filtered through stained glass, shifts the mood from one side of the basilica to the other.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Sarah Dean, NBC news, 12 June 2026
Every blue jersey will be stained with blood by the end of the match.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Worn Washcloths or Towels Go through all your linens in the bathroom, and discard any that are old, stained, tattered, or smell weird.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Fighting these fires is physically demanding, and soot- and sweat-stained jackets and pants have long been symbols of the hard work.
—Sumit Mandal, The Conversation, 9 June 2026
Paint can be stripped or sanded down and stained so the natural wood of these pieces can really shine.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Your deck will need to be stained again about once every two to three years, depending on sun exposure, foot traffic, and the specific stain used to finish the deck.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
Old and stained clothing can also be given to painting studios and child care centers to use as smocks.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
Not every paramilitary fighter is stained by the corruption of the Shia elite or implicated in spilling innocent blood in recent years.
—Nabil Salih, Time, 26 May 2026
Adjective
Visitors stroll from room to room, surrounded by stained glass and sacred cremains, serving witness to moving and often head-scratching performances.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Quick wash cycles are best for lightly soiled or musty items and small loads, not for stained or heavily used laundry.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
There was no doorman and no stained glass, and the radiator in the two-bedroom that Goldberg rented for $1,200 was peeling paint.
—Jesse Armas, Curbed, 16 June 2026
If the color doesn't bleed, swap your Q-tip for a toothbrush and scrub any stained or sweaty spots.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
The frame structures already standing would hold stained glass in the finished church for a congregation that formed in the 1890s.
—Arkansas Online, 2 June 2026
Sprinkle borax into the toilet bowl, focusing on stained areas.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
The Or Foundation estimates that roughly 15 million castoff garments from Canada, China, the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union enter the market weekly, and about 40 percent leave as waste because they are torn, stained or otherwise too damaged to resell.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
The light, filtered through stained glass, shifts the mood from one side of the basilica to the other.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Verb
In another video published by B’Tselem capturing the moments after the incident, Sam’s father can be seen standing by the car, cradling his baby, whose bright yellow clothing can be seen stained with blood.
—Sarah Dean, NBC news, 12 June 2026
Every blue jersey will be stained with blood by the end of the match.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Worn Washcloths or Towels Go through all your linens in the bathroom, and discard any that are old, stained, tattered, or smell weird.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Fighting these fires is physically demanding, and soot- and sweat-stained jackets and pants have long been symbols of the hard work.
—Sumit Mandal, The Conversation, 9 June 2026
Paint can be stripped or sanded down and stained so the natural wood of these pieces can really shine.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Your deck will need to be stained again about once every two to three years, depending on sun exposure, foot traffic, and the specific stain used to finish the deck.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
Old and stained clothing can also be given to painting studios and child care centers to use as smocks.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
Not every paramilitary fighter is stained by the corruption of the Shia elite or implicated in spilling innocent blood in recent years.
—Nabil Salih, Time, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stained
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The land, unfenced, abuts a bald blackened hillside that must be public land.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
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In its time open, fueled by fans of its blackened mahi and buttery lobster rolls, owner Mike Smith has expanded his footprint, moving into a larger stall in the popular food hall — which has allowed for a menu expansion, as well.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Dec. 2022
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Some kits are less easy to adore, whether bad (always subjective), good but spoiled by a dubious sponsor, a combination of both or tainted by association.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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The left no longer believes that immigrants of diverse backgrounds should assimilate themselves into a national culture tainted by white supremacy, while the right views immigrants’ very presence in the country as a threat to that same national culture.—
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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Washington — Fifty stars painted on deep blue next to seven red and white stripes will take the skies this summer on two United Airlines planes.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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The painting was part of an exhibition called Eden, which closed June 6, and included portraits of Black people painted in green.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
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When stormwater dirtied by road runoff, failing septic tanks and fertilizer sullied crystal-clear rivers and lakes, and nobody cared.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
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Garments can be dirtied again by the elements if air-dried outside.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Dec. 2025
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But, the freedom loving sane people of this great country came to Karoline's defense to show support, destroy the filthy LIBS and celebrate the greatest press secretary this country has ever employed.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Fans fought in the streets, heaved bottles, smashed windows and shouted filthy insults in the melee, which left nearly 50 people injured.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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The Toronto Blue Jays' 2026 season has been marred by injuries, with veteran pitcher Max Scherzer facing significant setbacks.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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As Bloomberg recently reported, brides are buying $14 spells from witches on Etsy to ensure that their $100,000 weddings are not marred by blizzards or downpours.—
Maureen Dowd,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Jennifer Aniston uses Ilia’s The True Skin Serum Concealer alongside tinted moisturizers for a glowy complexion.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
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Lee, 72, has maintained his trademark look of shoulder-length brown hair and tinted glasses and bounced between nimble bass playing and a bank of synthesizers.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Verb
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This step is especially helpful if your towels are heavily soiled or have a strong musty odor.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
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The story of Reconstruction had been, of course, soiled badly by the historians’ profession, to be honest.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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“Stained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stained. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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