as in to stain
to make dirty
I was not thrilled to have my brand-new car bemired by the spattering mud
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Prosecutors said a boxcutter stained with what appeared to be blood was found in the car, and there were also possible bloodstains found on the steering wheel and exterior door.
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At the site, an Associated Press reporter saw rubble and chunks of concrete stained with blood.
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But as filming continued, Pidgeon appeared to dirty her butter blond with caramel and chocolate shades similar to Bessette-Kennedy’s, thanks to stylist Kari Hill.
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With the help of your Instant Pot, spaghetti and meatballs come together in under an hour without dirtying multiple dishes.
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Leaves and buds that are bitten by frost will blacken and shrivel, sometimes all over the plant.
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The shrimp basket at B&J's Steak and Seafood includes a half pound of shrimp fried, grilled, blackened or boiled.
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Rocky was not to be messed with.
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In fact, there are reasons to mess with Australia, via the media.
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This step is especially helpful if your towels are heavily soiled or have a strong musty odor.
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The story of Reconstruction had been, of course, soiled badly by the historians’ profession, to be honest.
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“Bemire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bemire. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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