discoloring

present participle of discolor

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for discoloring
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
Verb
  • The soda company had a third line where people could get face paint; a young man was smudging red makeup all over his chest.
    Gabriel Sama, Mercury News, 21 June 2026
  • Definition softens, dry lips are a constant, volume diminishes, and suddenly your favorite Pillow Talk Lip Liner is migrating and smudging into fine lines.
    Micaela English, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
  • And Hanceville’s fate is as murky as the fog that pours in at night, blotting out buildings and blackening the road ahead.
    Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
  • These tungsten atoms would then condense on the slightly cooler inside of the glass bulb, blackening it and dimming the light over time.
    Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • However, a lack of diversity in thought was clouding every step forward.
    Janine Schindler, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • Are foggy relationships clouding your goals and ambitions?
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Apply a sealant to the sidewalk, if desired, to prevent future staining.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
  • The memento, sourced from a Salvation Army, does show some signs of use in the film, including staining, frayed fringe, and some loose threads.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • With the help of your Instant Pot, spaghetti and meatballs come together in under an hour without dirtying multiple dishes.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 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
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
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“Discoloring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discoloring. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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