as in staining
to make dirty
the kitchen floor was all gaumed up from countless spills
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Too much moisture can seep into cracks, causing swelling, staining, or warping.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026 -
Be sure to rinse thoroughly to avoid staining, as this formula will transfer if left behind.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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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
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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
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Other concerns presented by the group were about animals coming through and messing with the trash cans.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Now Rob is messing with another one of Candiace’s friends, and Candiace is ready to blow up the whole turret over it.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
4 Feb. 2026
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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
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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
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“Gauming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gauming. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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