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as in staining
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Recent Examples of discoloration
Naturium Azelaic Topical Acid 10% helps unclog pores and lift away the top layers of dull skin, which can be especially useful if pregnancy has triggered acne or discoloration.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Jan. 2026
Putting bananas in the fridge too soon can cause chilling injury, leading to bitterness and discoloration.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
However, most apple juices available for purchase have vitamin C added as ascorbic acid, an antioxidant that prevents discoloration and improves the juice's shelf life.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026
The stained clothes should be washed as soon as possible to help prevent discoloration or fading from the salty chemicals.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Jan. 2026
Putting bananas in the fridge too soon can cause chilling injury, leading to bitterness and discoloration.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
However, most apple juices available for purchase have vitamin C added as ascorbic acid, an antioxidant that prevents discoloration and improves the juice's shelf life.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026
The stained clothes should be washed as soon as possible to help prevent discoloration or fading from the salty chemicals.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discoloration
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Even natural staining was preserved—crews deliberately left the rust and mineral stains (efflorescence) on the concrete.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Nov. 2025
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This will avoid causing damage to the sealant and potential staining.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Lab 102 reports that OrganIQ seek can be applied in nebulization systems for bleaches with strong contrast and abrasion effects.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Jan. 2026
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In a modernist era of abrasion and velocity—the now and the next, chasing each other at warp speed—Reilly offered a work of radical non-provocation.—
Brad Shoup,
Pitchfork,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Cancel all recurring meetings for 48 hours and rebuild from scratch.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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When a telecom partner in Southeast Asia wants to bundle multiple streaming services with different access tiers, AI can map the entitlements, set pricing guardrails, and configure billing — work that previously meant building custom integrations from scratch.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Discoloration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discoloration. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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