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as in to describe
to give a representation or account of in words
the description painted a perfect image of the sun setting over the ocean
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as in to stain
to give color or a different color to
I've decided to paint the bathroom walls purple
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as in makeup
preparations intended to beautify the face
after the play was over, the actress emerged to greet her fans with paint still on her face
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Recent Examples of paint
Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2025
The couple had two children; Pilecki painted and wrote poetry in his free time.
—Paul Hockenos, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 May 2025
Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 9 May 2025
Keeping the tower would have meant expensive maintenance for what was essentially a cell tower, Dobler said, adding the city would have needed to pay for consistent paint jobs at around $1 million to keep it from rusting.
—Gael Langdon, Arkansas Online, 29 Apr. 2025
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The book painted the Ninth Circuit as a hotbed of corruption, but as Peffer’s 2024 campaign was taking shape, there was no indication that the book Peffer promoted had any impact in that judicial circuit.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2025
The couple had two children; Pilecki painted and wrote poetry in his free time.
—Paul Hockenos, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 May 2025
Noun
But the charging records against her paint a wildly different portrait.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 9 May 2025
Keeping the tower would have meant expensive maintenance for what was essentially a cell tower, Dobler said, adding the city would have needed to pay for consistent paint jobs at around $1 million to keep it from rusting.
—Gael Langdon, Arkansas Online, 29 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the article also described Bezos as choosing to accompany Sanchez to glitzy events or on luxury European vacations rather than to be present for the chaos that some of his decisions have unleashed at the Washington Post.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
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Read more Cassie takes stand in Diddy trial, describes freak offs in explicit detail The 2 'wild cards' on Sean 'Diddy' Combs jury, according to an expert Diddy's defense strategy comes into focus: Domestic abuser, but no criminal Why Is Broadcasting Prohibited in Court?—
Kate Nalepinski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Water can stain or fade many silk fabrics, leaving a permanent mark if it isn't taken care of quickly.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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Tuesday’s attack – during which men were singled out and gunned down from close range, according to survivors’ testimony – was the latest in a list of bloody incidents to stain the region.—
Aishwarya S Iyer,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
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The makeup of the competition committee, which consists of six owners, four players and one umpire, enables the league to override any objections players and umps might raise.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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The racial and ethnic makeup of the districts seems to make a difference, Schueler said — predominantly Hispanic districts seem to see the biggest gains, while predominantly Black districts tend to see smaller gains or even losses.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2025
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Why is she being portrayed as silly and incompetent?—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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For voice actors who previously portrayed Darth Vader in video games, the Fortnite feature starkly illustrates how AI voice synthesis could reshape their profession.—
Ashley Belanger – May 19,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2025
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Moreover, the experience colored his perspective on those impoverished souls who traverse borders in search of a better life.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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Butterfly pea flower extract, which is already used to color most of the above, had its use expanded to color ready-to-eat cereals, crackers, snack mixes, hard pretzels, plain potato chips, plain corn chips, tortilla chips and multigrain chips.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
9 May 2025
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Feud even depicted another member of the extended Kennedy family, Jackie’s younger sister, Lee Radziwill, played by Calista Flockhart.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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Currently in production and slated for a 2026 release, the action thriller depicts a biotechnology conference that descends into chaos when a rapidly mutating virus transforms the infected, forcing authorities to seal off the facility with survivors trapped inside.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
13 May 2025
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Another officer later told the driver he was stopped because the vehicle had tinted windows.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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And because it’s tinted, there’s no white cast—just a soft-focus finish that doesn’t exaggerate texture or fine lines.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
9 May 2025
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Every explosion, landscape, and detail is rendered with breathtaking clarity, making your gaming sessions more immersive than ever.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
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This global sourcing approach, along with its main customer base focused in North America, renders Lowe’s susceptible to trade disruptions and tariffs.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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“Paint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paint. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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