blemishing

present participle of blemish
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Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blemishing
Verb
  • Including playoffs, Mayfield turned the ball over more than anyone else from 2023 through 2024, marring an otherwise fantastic two seasons in Tampa Bay.
    Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
  • An optional front rack on both models adds instant utility without marring the retro-fantastic looks.
    William Roberson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • When exposure occurs through food or drinking water, cesium-137 can accumulate in the body and increase the risk of cancer due to its DNA-damaging properties.
    Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
  • While more plants may seem beneficial, TNC points out that the tree and shrub takeover is damaging to the natural grassland ecosystem present in the preserve.
    Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In the end, when Malcolm pulls out a sword on him, Brian is given little choice but to kill Malcolm in front of Ellen in the ensuing battle, tainting the start of the happy couple’s life together.
    Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Rahmani, the former prosecutor, said statements by Patel and other Justice Department officials could raise concerns about tainting the jury pool in a future trial.
    Erin Mansfield, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • There were more than 17,000 crashes involving deer in Wisconsin in 2024, killing nine people and injuring 707, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
    Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Police are searching for a 24-year-old man who allegedly fired into a restaurant, injuring two teenagers.
    Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • And without spoiling anything, Morgan gets to do a lot more this time around.
    Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Arsenal host Chelsea in the coming weeks, a two-pronged opportunity for both spoiling and redemption.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Perreira agrees that the financial imbalance in the game is crippling West Indies.
    Paul Newman, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Related Stories Pogachefsky is now suing 42West and his former employees, accusing them of crippling his company and scuttling his talks to sell the firm.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The durable finish resists staining, dulling, chipping and cracking, while delivering even heat retention from stove to oven.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Sealing your grout is a great way to prevent further staining and using a steam cleaner can help to lift the stains.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The new dual-cation chemistry bridges that gap, allowing sodium ions to deliver higher capacity without compromising on environmental benefits.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Abbas Jan, director of sales and marketing at Siddiqsons Limited, said high-performance stretch stories also remain central, with Lycra Dual Comfort and stretch canvas providing flexibility without compromising authentic rigid looks.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
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“Blemishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blemishing. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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