as in to smudge
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Recent Examples of discolor
The contemporary artist added that the shoes in the collection are meant to look worn out and discolored from walking through puddles and have marks on the sides colored with a pen.
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Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
Also, be careful using products like hydrogen peroxide, which can discolor the fabric.
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Bridget Reed Morawski,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
Many grout cleaners contain harsh chemicals that damage or discolor clothing.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Sun scorch, on the other hand, typically causes plant leaves to wilt, discolor, or turn crispy.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for discolor
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
Also, be careful using products like hydrogen peroxide, which can discolor the fabric.
—
Bridget Reed Morawski,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
Many grout cleaners contain harsh chemicals that damage or discolor clothing.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Sun scorch, on the other hand, typically causes plant leaves to wilt, discolor, or turn crispy.
—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discolor
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The soda company had a third line where people could get face paint; a young man was smudging red makeup all over his chest.
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Very much on the plus side, the output can't smudge, doesn't scratch easily, is almost impossible to tear, and is virtually impervious to water, so high scores for survivability.
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This step is especially helpful if your towels are heavily soiled or have a strong musty odor.
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The story of Reconstruction had been, of course, soiled badly by the historians’ profession, to be honest.
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His reputation was tarnished, however, by the global financial crisis which struck a decade later.
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It’s made of 18/10 stainless steel and is dishwasher-safe and tarnish-resistant.
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Leaves and buds that are bitten by frost will blacken and shrivel, sometimes all over the plant.
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The shrimp basket at B&J's Steak and Seafood includes a half pound of shrimp fried, grilled, blackened or boiled.
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One group inflated a giant disco ball, while another smeared themselves with body paint next to a line of rehearsing dancers.
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The costume—doofy top hat, smeared white paint—suggested full commitment to the bit.
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Compared with synthetic fibers, which slough off microplastics that pollute waterways, land and air, natural fibers can be grown or raised in ways that sequester carbon, improve soil health and reduce inputs like pesticides, resulting in a lower environmental footprint, Pingree said.
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This is because hot sunny conditions also aid the formation of super pollutants, like tropospheric zone, black carbon and methane, which pollute the air, causing impacting human health and damage to crops.
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But as filming continued, Pidgeon appeared to dirty her butter blond with caramel and chocolate shades similar to Bessette-Kennedy’s, thanks to stylist Kari Hill.
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With the help of your Instant Pot, spaghetti and meatballs come together in under an hour without dirtying multiple dishes.
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Prosecutors said a boxcutter stained with what appeared to be blood was found in the car, and there were also possible bloodstains found on the steering wheel and exterior door.
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At the site, an Associated Press reporter saw rubble and chunks of concrete stained with blood.
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“Discolor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discolor. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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