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as in staining
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Recent Examples of discoloration
The mild abrasive action helps lift discoloration without scratching.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Ignoring these codes can lead to water stains, discoloration or damaged fabric.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Bartlett Cocke also failed to install patio doors and windows correctly, leading to swelling, discoloration and water penetration.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
While all samples met federal primary drinking water standards for contaminants, such as lead and copper, every site exceeded secondary standards, which are linked to taste, odor, discoloration, and, critically, corrosion in pipes.
—Bridget Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Ignoring these codes can lead to water stains, discoloration or damaged fabric.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Bartlett Cocke also failed to install patio doors and windows correctly, leading to swelling, discoloration and water penetration.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
While all samples met federal primary drinking water standards for contaminants, such as lead and copper, every site exceeded secondary standards, which are linked to taste, odor, discoloration, and, critically, corrosion in pipes.
—Bridget Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discoloration
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By harnessing a particle accelerator to generate extraordinarily bright, coherent X-rays, the team was able to capture high-resolution internal anatomy in seconds, without the lengthy staining or other preprocessing steps often required for soft-tissue contrast in standard lab scanners.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Mar. 2026
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Using chemical imaging techniques, researchers attempted to determine whether the staining was intentional or accidental.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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According to the team, this wasn’t post-mortem damage from tumbling in the current, as the geological context of the find indicated transport abrasion was unlikely.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Garments spanning nylon half-zips to French Terry sweatshirts, garments look faded and worn-in and feature hallmarks of denim like whiskers, creases, abrasions and breakages that tell stories of time and use.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Be sure to only use cleaning formulas designed for auto glass and microfiber cloths to prevent damage and scratches.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
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Propagation and growing seeds from scratch requires space.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Discoloration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discoloration. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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