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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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2
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
Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
His Apple Music Replay paints a wider picture.
—Zoe Si, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
David Hockney, the British artist most famous for his 1960s paintings of Los Angeles swimming pools and double portraits rendered in vivid acrylic paints, died at his London home on Thursday, June 11, at age 88.
—Constance W. Glenn, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
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Verb
Most, even those with more experience or who no longer work at Unwell, were reluctant to speak on the record for fear of retribution—but taken together, their accounts paint a picture of a workplace marked by fear, anxiety, and paranoia.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
His Apple Music Replay paints a wider picture.
—Zoe Si, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
Noun
Today, upgrading a home isn’t only about a lick of new paint or collectible furniture.
—Kissa Castaneda, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
David Hockney, the British artist most famous for his 1960s paintings of Los Angeles swimming pools and double portraits rendered in vivid acrylic paints, died at his London home on Thursday, June 11, at age 88.
—Constance W. Glenn, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paint
Verb
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Oh, to live in a room filled with the objects described by Katherine Mansfield.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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But few would describe this year’s ragtag selection of new musicals as robust.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Eating their finger-staining orange snacks.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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How To Remove Stains From Marble Most marble countertops are sealed upon installation to help slow the absorption of liquids that can lead to staining.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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One aspect of the appeal that has already drawn attention is the makeup of the appellate court.—
Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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The costume, hair, and makeup teams all need to hit the ground running on Tuesday when the show’s host comes in for their fitting.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
9 June 2026
Verb
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But the upside of this Carsley erasure is that the show can portray a smooth transition from Southgate straight to Tuchel.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Frémaux also drew attention to Hans Zischler, who portrays Thomas Mann in the film.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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The Icy Inferno version’s discs are both transparent, while the other features block coloring for their respective teams.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
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For roughly 240 years, the Constitution has held strong because political leaders have generally colored within its lines in good faith, keeping faith in the process, as described by Yale Law professor John Witt.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
9 June 2026
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The coin depicts Trump on its front, with its packaging also featuring photos of him and his pal, UFC president Dana White.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
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Buffy, played by Sarah Michelle Gellar, was depicted as a teenager in a new town and new school who was also tasked with slaying vampires.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Verb
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There were candles to tint the feelings.—
Sandra Lim,
The New York Review of Books,
6 June 2026
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Rare Beauty launches tinted brow gel On May 28, Rare Beauty launched its Brow Harmony Tinted Flexible Lifting Gel, turning its bestselling clear brow gel into six new tinted versions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Sometimes, this means an actual death is rendered on the page, but not always.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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However, the after-effects of the fire — smoke damage in staff areas, and the sprinkler system needing to be reset — rendered the building temporarily unsafe for people or animals.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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“Paint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paint. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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