besmearing

present participle of besmear

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for besmearing
Verb
  • Guests at the celebration were also shown sipping wine and spending time in nature, including painting on canvases as a group.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Goudstikker’s daughter-in-law claims to be heir to painting Weitz, the attorney for the family who lost the work, told USA TODAY that her client, von Saher, 81, is the rightful heir to the painting.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Applicators infiltrated cities across the nation, coating the chemical on street trees, parks and front lawns.
    Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The balanced fruitiness and mild acidity cut through the richness, while a creamy, buttery mouthfeel provides richness and a mouth-coating texture.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Besmearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/besmearing. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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