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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  • Excessive oil can clog the cloth’s fibers and smear grime across your stainless steel, creating unsightly streaks and residue.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 15 July 2026
  • When the House Committee smeared me on TV and sent letters chastising Northwestern during the Biden administration, suddenly my Palestine solidarity speech became a fireable offense.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 July 2026
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  • Marvin Ridge High School is letting rising seniors paint their parking spots ahead of the start of the school year, but designs must be approved in advance.
    — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026
  • The Dutch designer, who regularly uses denim and deadstock in his couture collections, painted, shredded, and felted the fabric for a variety of jeans.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
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