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Recent Examples of discolor
Seek medical attention if the skin is very swollen, blistered, hard, numb or discolored, as these are signs of severe frostbite.
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Brandi D. Addison, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Dec. 2025
Eczema is a catchall term for a number of chronic conditions (the most common being atopic dermatitis) that can make skin inflamed, discolored, dry, and itchy.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Redditors report that finishes often flake off, scratch easily, or discolor with regular cleaning.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
The temperatures and humidity can wear out nonstick coatings, discolor copper and rust cast iron.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
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Brandi D. Addison, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Dec. 2025
Eczema is a catchall term for a number of chronic conditions (the most common being atopic dermatitis) that can make skin inflamed, discolored, dry, and itchy.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Redditors report that finishes often flake off, scratch easily, or discolor with regular cleaning.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
The temperatures and humidity can wear out nonstick coatings, discolor copper and rust cast iron.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discolor
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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
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Traditionally, farmers have added these living biofertilizers to soil, where acidity – plus the rival microbes who live there – pose a great threat, and thus for every amount of biofertilizers dumped into soil, only a portion gets to the roots.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Jan. 2026
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Despite its utility, the chemicals used in its production often enter water and soil through handling and recycling processes.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Jan. 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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 9 Jan. 2026.
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