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Recent Examples of discolor
When work is happening, enough sediment is stirred up that water can run discolored for about 24 hours after the process has been completed until the muck all settles out.
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Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
One way to preserve your pillows from getting discolored and dusty over time?
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
The temperatures and humidity can wear out nonstick coatings, discolor copper and rust cast iron.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
And the toilet seat has discolored in a way that is really unattractive.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
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Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
One way to preserve your pillows from getting discolored and dusty over time?
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
The temperatures and humidity can wear out nonstick coatings, discolor copper and rust cast iron.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
And the toilet seat has discolored in a way that is really unattractive.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discolor
Verb
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In contrast, he was impressed by the ink used to publish his newspaper, which dried almost instantly and didn't smudge.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Oct. 2025
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Take some time to go around to each window and remove cobwebs, dust, or dirt with your vacuum and brush attachment or a broom so these aren't smudged along your window during the cleaning process.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Warm or hot water should be reserved for towels and bedding, cotton undergarments, and clothing heavily soiled with oil.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Heavily soiled or infrequently washed items, like curtains, may also benefit from being washed in warm or hot water.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Nov. 2025
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But in 2022, Maserati reminded us that there’s another Italian car company, with a rich 108-year history and a respected name, but one that has been tarnished by missteps and muddled strategies in recent years.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
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Another user shared their thoughts about the OP tarnishing her relationship with her dad to protect her children.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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The footage from drone cameras shows a large area of industrial Louisville charred and blackened from smoke and fire damage.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Skip any skins that look moldy, blackened, or spoiled.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The vacuum cleaner has powerful suction, and the mop cleans without sloshing and smearing water on the floor.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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Trudeau wrapped his other arm around Hadrien, who had smeared fake blood on the side of his face.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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If it’s harvested from an area that’s been polluted, there’s a possibility it could be contaminated with unsafe minerals like mercury or arsenic.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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In contrast to polluting polyester, these fibers are biodegradable and will naturally decompose after disposal.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The ashes from the crematorium chimney covered the streets, sooted the rain, dirtied the snow, damaged the crops, infected every body.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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At Dilara Findikoglu, models looked like ladies in waiting that had risen from the dead; wearing antiquated corsetry that was dirtied and torn.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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Scorched and stained pots and pans almost always require scraping and scouring, and cast-iron skillets can rust when soaked.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 Nov. 2025
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Julia Fox's costume consisted of a pink suit stained with fake blood, meant to resemble the former first lady shortly after the assassination of her husband.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Discolor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discolor. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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