daubs 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of daub
1
as in stains
to make dirty a tablecloth daubed with too many spills to ignore any longer

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2
as in smears
to rub an oily or sticky substance over he begins his nightly transformation into a circus clown by daubing greasepaint on his face

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daubs

2 of 2

noun

plural of daub
as in drawings

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  1. stains
  2. smears
  3. drawings
  4. blackens
  5. paints
  6. portraits
  7. smudges
  8. coats
Verb
  • Homemade plum compote stains the filling with a vibrant red ribbon.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
  • When that protective finish gets damaged, the toilet actually stains easier and is harder to keep clean over time.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Definition of stains
Verb
  • The atmosphere works on them a little bit harder and reduces their strength and smears them a little bit more.
    — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Offshore dollar savings and onshore settlement demand are diverging, and the supply chart smears the two together.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of smears
Noun
  • The contest also includes random drawings for Kodak disposable cameras and forest preserve district gift cards that can be redeemed for programs, permits, equipment rentals or merchandise, the release said.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Patrons can browse from a selection of more than 220 paintings, drawings, prints, mixed media and photographs, as well as sculptures and ceramics up to 10 inches.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of drawings
Verb
  • As the salmon blackens in a skillet, the spices awaken, encrusting the fish in peppery piquant.
    — The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
Definition of blackens
Verb
  • Overall, the report paints a dimmer picture of the jobs market, which has been one of the brighter areas of the economy amid rising inflation and worries about household spending.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Focusing only on what goes out the door — without considering what came in — paints an incomplete picture.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of paints
Noun
  • The period-relevant portraits lining the walls, decorative accessories, and the bed with a canopy headboard transported us to another century.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
  • After a moment of confusion, Queen Sofia moved to the far side, and the family posed for their colorful vacation portraits.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of portraits
Verb
  • Cleaning dirt and smudges off window glass helps sunlight penetrate into your home and will boost the amount of light that’s available to your houseplants.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Dim sunlight smudges skies for only a few hours in the depth of winter.
    — Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Definition of smudges
Verb
  • Add the fresh corn, okra, and diced tomatoes, cooking until the tomatoes break down into a sauce that coats the tender vegetables.
    — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The Mediterranean sun, at its apex, burns as white as the signature paint that coats most Mykonian homes.
    — Nick Remsen, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of coats
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