DISCOLORING Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

discoloring

verb

present participle of discolor

as in soiling

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Brazzale says patients who are declining may worry about soiling themselves, losing their dignity, or being moved out of their home at the end.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 5 Aug. 2026
People are reportedly soiling themselves at Noah Kahan‘s concerts.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026

Definition of soiling

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Best mascara This mascara uses a brush with nearly 500 micro bristles to coat and lift every lash without clumping or smudging.

— Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Fine lines show signs of smudging around the edges and start to blur together at ISO 3200, and pretty much disappear at ISO 6400.

— Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026

Definition of smudging

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At the entrance of Kollparay, Quispe pauses, taking my hands and smearing them with soil—the soil of her village.

— Paola Miglio, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
This will lead to smearing dust particles around instead of picking them up, which is where a wet cloth comes into play.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 June 2026

Definition of smearing

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Clean the bowl with a toilet brush and cleaner once or twice a week to prevent mineral deposits from staining the toilet bowl.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026
If the grime is coming up but there’s still staining, spray some of the water and vinegar solution onto the area.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of staining

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Streaks from satellites are already tarnishing observations by telescopes both on Earth and in space.

— Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026
Williams, who had filed counterclaims against Baumgarten for allegedly making false and defamatory statements about her and tarnishing her reputation, also voluntarily dismissed her suit at the same time.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

Definition of tarnishing

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