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Recent Examples of discolored
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
Meanwhile, other plants struggle when light levels drop in winter, developing spindly stems and discolored leaves.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026
The women said their treatment included severe cramping during dialysis, treatment sessions cut short or missed, and poor machine maintenance, such as broken parts, discolored tubing, and machine settings that were set incorrectly.
—Kaley Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Dec. 2025
Lapel’s town councilors did not respond to IndyStar’s multiple requests for comment on the potential source of the discolored water, but the day after an IndyStar reporter reached out, the town posted a comment about the situation on Facebook.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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
Meanwhile, other plants struggle when light levels drop in winter, developing spindly stems and discolored leaves.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026
The women said their treatment included severe cramping during dialysis, treatment sessions cut short or missed, and poor machine maintenance, such as broken parts, discolored tubing, and machine settings that were set incorrectly.
—Kaley Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Dec. 2025
Lapel’s town councilors did not respond to IndyStar’s multiple requests for comment on the potential source of the discolored water, but the day after an IndyStar reporter reached out, the town posted a comment about the situation on Facebook.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discolored
Adjective
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Place a dab of olive oil on a soft cloth and gently rub the stained area.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
4 Mar. 2026
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The stained glass of the smoking room had had a red hue based on the Olympic, but was changed to yellow based on the Titanic artifacts.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If the cabinets are heavily soiled or sticky from a greasy film, add 1/2 teaspoon of dishwashing liquid.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
4 Mar. 2026
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Both of his arms are in the sleeves, and his bourgeois father is kneeling on the floor, taking the shirt in order to conserve it, perhaps saving it from being soiled.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Last December in Ontario, California, a truck reportedly collided with a train at a marked crossing, killing a crew member.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
12 Feb. 2026
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As a marked return to high heels takes hold, one big push at Sam Edelman is the expansion of the brand’s best-selling Hazel pump, which is getting an update with a new a 105-millimeter heel.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, at the Milan Fashion Week show, the star embraced an edgy aesthetic with a messy low ponytail and smudged black eyeliner with smoky navy eyeshadow.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 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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The video has been almost completely blurred except for the outside of the building and images of the stands.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Pages of documents on the images appeared to have been blurred.—
Dan Mangan,Leslie Josephs,Spencer Kimball,CJ Haddad,Justin Papp,Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 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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If our aquifer becomes massively polluted by cows, the clean water our rural communities and springs rely upon would be put at risk.—
Harper West,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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Many of those springs have either stopped flowing, been cut off by development or been polluted.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Discolored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discolored. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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