1
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
Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2025
But cell phone records painted a different picture.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 19 July 2025
Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2025
Completed in February 2024, the highly specced ride was originally finished in Arctic Grey but has been given a bright paint job that reflects the vibrancy of the three-time Grammy winner’s performances.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 July 2025
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Woodward is known as a deep Trump skeptic, painting unflattering portraits of the president in multiple books, including his most recent one, War, which came out as the president was running for reelection last year.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2025
But cell phone records painted a different picture.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 19 July 2025
Noun
The truck returned to the intersection at some point and appeared to wait for other cars and a couple crossing the street to pass before again burning the tires into the paint, then continuing to drive across the full length of the mural, the video showed.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2025
Completed in February 2024, the highly specced ride was originally finished in Arctic Grey but has been given a bright paint job that reflects the vibrancy of the three-time Grammy winner’s performances.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paint
Verb
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The Grand Canyon has never been adequately described in words or music notes.—
Tom Zoellner,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Status Indian is the Canadian term used to describe those still governed under the Indian Act of 1876.—
Tanya Talaga
July 24,
Literary Hub,
24 July 2025
Verb
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However, the damage was done, thanks to the anchoring bias where the news broke, it was already stained in people’s memory.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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It was stained in several places, disintegrating around the edges, and already yellowing due to years of exposure to air and sunlight and, quite possibly, pipe tobacco.—
Darcy Ballantyne
July 16,
Literary Hub,
16 July 2025
Noun
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The primary could affect the Republican Party’s prospects in the state and the Senate’s makeup next year.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Get it for up to 30 percent off at Amazon, along with more of our favorite waterproof beach accessories from fanny packs to makeup bags, playing cards, and more.—
Caley Sturgill,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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AnnaSophia Robb portrayed Violet Beauregarde, the bubble-gum obsessed child who finds a Golden Ticket and is ultimately turned into a blueberry.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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When not painting biblical scenes and images of saints, these artists were portraying the rich and powerful.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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After the first rinse, shampoo, and condition, skip shampooing for at least 48 hours after coloring to allow everything to settle and last longer.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 July 2025
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Free events give families a chance to learn about local reptiles and insects and their contribution to the environment through arts and crafts, wildlife toys, matching games, coloring pages and books, according to the park district said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
21 July 2025
Verb
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The 2005 adaptation of the beloved Marvel comics depicted the origin story of the foursome, played by Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans and Michael Chiklis.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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The episode knocks Trump multiple times by depicting him with comedically small genitals, which frustrates Satan and enrages Trump when a portrait artist paints him with small genitals.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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This luscious treatment is flavored and scented, but not tinted.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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Other ways to keep your car cool include tinting your windows or using a sun shield in the windshield. 6.—
Mariyam Muhammad,
The Enquirer,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Overwatering reduces oxygen in the soil, which damages fine roots and renders the plant unable to take up water.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
18 July 2025
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No one else was hurt, the sheriff said, and the bomb squad has rendered the scene safe.—
Alex Stone,
ABC News,
18 July 2025
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“Paint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paint. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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