as in smearing
to rub an oily or sticky substance over
besmeared the napkin with jelly
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This will lead to smearing dust particles around instead of picking them up, which is where a wet cloth comes into play.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026 -
While being held at the Independence Police Department’s detention unit, Ashley allegedly damaged the inside of a cell by smearing feces and blood on the walls and floor.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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On summer breaks from university, Gilmore also worked at the port, painting buildings, shoveling coal on a steamship and crewing on harbor boats.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Quinta Dos Capinhas offers tastings and wine safaris, while the family-run Quinta Do Canhoto offers picnics, tastings, and even painting classes.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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Acer used a Corning Gorilla Matte Pro screen coating to reduce glare in open offices or outdoors.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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The texture is medium-full and velvety, coating the palate in a slow, even wave.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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“Besmearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/besmearing. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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