besmear

verb

bi-ˈsmir How to pronounce besmear (audio)
Definition of besmearnext
as in to smear
to rub an oily or sticky substance over besmeared the napkin with jelly

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  1. smear
  2. paint
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  • Darker smears around the crater’s rim contain surface rocks and lunar dust called regolith previously altered by solar winds, micrometeorites, and cosmic radiation over an extended period of time.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The atmosphere works on them a little bit harder and reduces their strength and smears them a little bit more.
    — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
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  • Bait doesn’t always paint your character, Shah, in a positive light.
    — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026
  • They are told to explain the business case, paint a compelling vision of the future, define the benefits of the change and communicate them throughout the organization.
    — John Radman, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
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“Besmear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/besmear. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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