as in to smear
to rub an oily or sticky substance over
anoint the wound with antiseptic to prevent infection
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Recent Examples of anoint
Instead of anointing Kelly as Yadier Molina’s replacement, the Cardinals packaged Kelly in the Paul Goldschmidt trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks after the 2018 season.
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Something of a curiosity within Antonioni’s oeuvre, the shot-on-video Mystery of Oberwald marked the final collaboration between Vitti and the director who anointed her his muse.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 May 2025
In her video, Cox went further describing trans people as anointed.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 30 Apr. 2025
Each guest is anointed with Desiree’s handcrafted Blue Lotus oil, which is a sacred blend that deepens your connection to the energy and enhances the healing process.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Something of a curiosity within Antonioni’s oeuvre, the shot-on-video Mystery of Oberwald marked the final collaboration between Vitti and the director who anointed her his muse.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 May 2025
In her video, Cox went further describing trans people as anointed.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 30 Apr. 2025
Each guest is anointed with Desiree’s handcrafted Blue Lotus oil, which is a sacred blend that deepens your connection to the energy and enhances the healing process.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anoint
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Like Mamdani and other politicians that have held a steady opposition to Cuomo, Lander has spent plenty of time smearing the former governor.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
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As if this dramatic moment was not enough, ACT-UP member Mark Chaney took it upon himself to splash and smear several vials of a red liquid onto the door of the City Council chambers.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
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However, a second source close to Justin painted a different picture of their lives.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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In all, the report paints a vivid picture of U.S. trade wars cascading through the global economy, then boomeranging back onto the U.S. itself.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
3 June 2025
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Scherzinger’s face was contoured and coated in a warm bronzer to match the shimmery sunset shadow on her eyes.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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Hold cake square over bowl of glaze and, using a small ladle or a serving spoon, ladle glaze all over cake square, making sure to coat all sides.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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“Anoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anoint. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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