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Recent Examples of discolored
Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
Images from inside Temple Israel following the attack earlier this month show scorched hallways, charred and discolored group photos on the wall and meals left behind — macaroni and cheese, grapes and cookies partially eaten on wooden tables with toddler-size chairs.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The buildings had become a problem property for Boise State University, according to previous Statesman reporting, with students bemoaning floods, discolored water, mold and asbestos in apartments.
—Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Pour off as much as possible, remove any discolored portions, and resume regular feedings.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
Stay away from discolored snow that is yellow, black, brown, or red.
—Isabel Lopez, Parents, 11 Feb. 2026
There is no boil water advisory, but residents may notice discolored water.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Go through your container collection one evening or weekend and toss mismatched, cracked, and discolored containers in the trash.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
Long periods of cold, wet weather also allow snow mold to take hold, resulting in circular patches of dead or dying, discolored grass.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
But even as these programs help rural towns and cities incrementally fix and upgrade drinking water systems, Hoosiers like Hobbs and Davis still face discolored water running from their taps.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
Images from inside Temple Israel following the attack earlier this month show scorched hallways, charred and discolored group photos on the wall and meals left behind — macaroni and cheese, grapes and cookies partially eaten on wooden tables with toddler-size chairs.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The buildings had become a problem property for Boise State University, according to previous Statesman reporting, with students bemoaning floods, discolored water, mold and asbestos in apartments.
—Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Pour off as much as possible, remove any discolored portions, and resume regular feedings.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
Stay away from discolored snow that is yellow, black, brown, or red.
—Isabel Lopez, Parents, 11 Feb. 2026
There is no boil water advisory, but residents may notice discolored water.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Go through your container collection one evening or weekend and toss mismatched, cracked, and discolored containers in the trash.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
Long periods of cold, wet weather also allow snow mold to take hold, resulting in circular patches of dead or dying, discolored grass.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discolored
Adjective
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Using a damp microfiber cloth, apply shaving cream to the stained area and scrub.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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Featuring special exhibit on stained glass windows in churches throughout Odenton area.—
Staff Report,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Italian host nation went on to win the tournament, but it was soiled by accusations of meddling from Mussolini.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Inspectors also issued citations after finding the restaurant’s ceiling tiles were soiled with food debris, grease, dust or a mold-like substance on three separate occasions, the suit states.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There’s also a marked interest in petite cakes for smaller (or even solo) gatherings.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
9 Apr. 2026
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Nearly two dozen marked and unmarked police cars from different agencies were involved in the chase at some point.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This spring, expect lips to be blurred, eyeliner to be smudged, and skin to be soft-focus.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Then move on to large appliance fronts—specifically, those stainless steel fridges and ovens that are easily smudged.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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However, buying organic bassinet sheets often gives you the peace of mind knowing they are unbleached, non-dyed and chemical-free.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to Instagram, Hudson’s makeup artist, Tonya Brewer, volumized her lashes with a few swipes of a smudge-free mascara, blurred her pores using a mattifying powder, defined her pout with a long-lasting lip liner, and more.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Calloway became internet-famous for her Instagram captions, elaborate personal storytelling, and a series of public controversies that blurred the boundary between confession and performance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Grating anything is usually a knuckle-threatening chore—but this stippled ceramic dish from Japan makes it into its own soothing ritual, turning a brown stem into liquidish gold with a few easy rubs.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
19 Nov. 2025
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The page squinted up at the nightingale, her dull feathers and stippled breast.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
19 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The river has been polluted by pesticide and fertilizer runoff for years, and the mining water adds another burden, Deehan said.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Many of those natural springs have either stopped flowing, been cut off by development or been polluted.—
Ryan Brennan
April 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Discolored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discolored. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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