discoloring

verb

present participle of discolor
as in soiling

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discoloring
  1. soiling
  2. smudging
  3. smearing
  4. blackening
  5. clouding
  6. staining
  7. dirtying
  8. tarnishing
Verb
  • Some passengers reported soiling themselves in their seats.
    — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026
  • Also on the good side of things is Sean Bell’s lanky Sir Robin, the not-quite-so-brave, armor-soiling knight.
    — Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Definition of soiling
Verb
  • 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
  • Here’s how to reapply sunscreen over foundation without smudging your look.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 2, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Definition of smudging
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Check monthly for signs of shriveling (add moisture), blackening or softening (discard).
    — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • The Volcano fire was among blazes this week, blackening more than 100 acres in Riverside County.
    — Joseph Serna, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of blackening
Verb
  • In the meantime, with uncertainty clouding the race, the shake-up could put additional pressure on the party to win Senate races in states seen as more difficult to flip.
    — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • However, a lack of diversity in thought was clouding every step forward.
    — Janine Schindler, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of clouding
Verb
  • It’s formulated to hold up during outdoor activities without staining your clothes or running into your eyes.
    — Sara Coughlin, Allure, 9 July 2026
  • Wipe your stovetop and the front of the stove every day to minimize buildup and prevent staining.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
Definition of staining
Verb
  • Satisfy your lasagna craving without dirtying up a pile of dishes.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
  • Keep them in reserve as a sleep sock to ward off icy toes and prevent sweat and skin oils from dirtying your down sleeping bag.
    — Adam Roy, Outside, 28 Dec. 2025
Definition of dirtying
Verb
  • These are formulated to restore chrome’s mirrorlike finish without tarnishing or damaging the plating.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
  • Bambaataa denied the allegations in a statement that invoked a sense of conspiracy, and suggested that the accusers were agents intent on tarnishing his reputation.
    — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Definition of tarnishing
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