as in stains
a mark of guilt or disgrace
hoping to avoid the onus of failure by lowering expectations ahead of time
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Noun
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From pretreating stains to drying methods and brightening tricks, here’s exactly how to wash white towels the right way.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025 -
After the hat has cooled, Rosa—a factory floor veteran of 30 years—will steam it to relax the fur’s fibers, and then inspect it for stains and imperfections.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Another asked how to combat stigmas against religions that come from indigenous cultures, such as Yorùbá or Vodou.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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The dinners aim to break down racial and neighborhood stigmas in Louisville.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Onuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/onuses. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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