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as in describes
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 colors
to give color or a different color to
I've decided to paint the bathroom walls purple
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as in makeups
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 paints
Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Jill's memoir, however, paints a much more honest picture of Joe's concern regarding his poor performance.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 28 May 2026
But, for the most part, the year-to-date data paints a picture of a resilient economy.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
Narrated by old home movies (Kilmer filmed everything) and his son (a vocal twin), the film paints a picture of a unique life.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026
An earlier federal investigation into the practice was closed without charges, but the motion paints the current Justice Department as pursuing the case with renewed — and rushed — vigor.
—Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
And because there is a relatively small sample of data to analyse from a matches standpoint, England’s coaches have instead been poring over his training data, which, Tuchel says, paints a great picture.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 23 May 2026
The science around it paints a more nuanced picture.
—Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 22 May 2026
When disruption hits, travelers are on their own The survey paints a stark picture of what actually happens when a flight goes sideways.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Jason Henry, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Jules will step away from a giant canvas to reveal an eerily prescient work of art, pack up her paints, and drive away from her sugar daddy and off into the sunset.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
The tank, containing the toxic chemical methyl methacrylate used to make plastics and acrylic paints, threatened to explode as its internal temperature rapidly rose to about 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Lead, a heavy metal once common in products like pipes and paints, is a neurotoxin that can stunt children’s development, lower IQ scores and increase blood pressure in adults.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
Broughton’s use of bright exterior paints was partly informed by conversations with marine biologists who were concerned that seabirds, such as petrels, might become confused by — or even accidentally strike — white- or gray-colored buildings.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
Some of her go-to choices include either off-white paints or natural grasscloth papers.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
The profile Avedon paints is that of a relentless seeker and high-flying achiever, and a deliciously unapologetic contrarian.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Pettis took out a paper towel and began rubbing the paints together on the easel.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
Verb
All of which paints a friendly picture for a presumptive owner, which could make Sacramento a turnkey operation if given the go-ahead from Major League Baseball.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
Jill's memoir, however, paints a much more honest picture of Joe's concern regarding his poor performance.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 28 May 2026
But, for the most part, the year-to-date data paints a picture of a resilient economy.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
Narrated by old home movies (Kilmer filmed everything) and his son (a vocal twin), the film paints a picture of a unique life.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026
An earlier federal investigation into the practice was closed without charges, but the motion paints the current Justice Department as pursuing the case with renewed — and rushed — vigor.
—Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
And because there is a relatively small sample of data to analyse from a matches standpoint, England’s coaches have instead been poring over his training data, which, Tuchel says, paints a great picture.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 23 May 2026
The science around it paints a more nuanced picture.
—Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 22 May 2026
When disruption hits, travelers are on their own The survey paints a stark picture of what actually happens when a flight goes sideways.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Noun
Following an on-site inspection in November 2020, the South Coast AQMD cited GKN Aerospace in 2021 for failing to maintain required emission records for volatile organic compounds, which are gases emitted from paints, coatings and solvents.
—Jason Henry, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Jules will step away from a giant canvas to reveal an eerily prescient work of art, pack up her paints, and drive away from her sugar daddy and off into the sunset.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026
The tank, containing the toxic chemical methyl methacrylate used to make plastics and acrylic paints, threatened to explode as its internal temperature rapidly rose to about 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Lead, a heavy metal once common in products like pipes and paints, is a neurotoxin that can stunt children’s development, lower IQ scores and increase blood pressure in adults.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
Broughton’s use of bright exterior paints was partly informed by conversations with marine biologists who were concerned that seabirds, such as petrels, might become confused by — or even accidentally strike — white- or gray-colored buildings.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
Some of her go-to choices include either off-white paints or natural grasscloth papers.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
The profile Avedon paints is that of a relentless seeker and high-flying achiever, and a deliciously unapologetic contrarian.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026
Pettis took out a paper towel and began rubbing the paints together on the easel.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paints
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But Guidara describes how hospitality can be intentionally embedded into every element of the dining experience — from the greeting at the door to the pacing of a meal.—
Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli,
STAT,
2 June 2026
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Waymo describes it as a more expansive cabin with extra legroom, a flat floor and a low step-in height.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Malek colors him in with shades of anger, tenderness, psychosis, and the sheer pesky individuality of Jimmy.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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Talk to me a little bit about how Santos’ own experience with addiction and self-harm colors her relationship with Langdon.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2026
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Amid a homebuying slump, a report from the California Association of Realtors found housing affordability improved for all ethnic makeups of buyers except Black households in 2025.—
Amancai Biraben,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Cooke and Batula have shared their journey with Bravo audiences for 10 seasons, from breakups and makeups to engagements and weddings.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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Fung portrays the film’s male protagonist – a creator pushed to the edge by desperation and obsession – while Chau and Wu play his wife and former lover respectively.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Holmgren’s world, the one Kenrich Williams portrays as well as the one reality relays, seems mostly jolly.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Turmeric tints the cream an almost glowing gold, and a heap of sharp white cheddar melts straight into the mix, giving it both body and tang.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Nov. 2025
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Anyone who tints or colors their hair knows all about this.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
21 Aug. 2025
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One such set lies in the city’s Flavelle, Port Moody location, where a sprawling makeshift village depicts different boroughs of Ba Sing Se, the next target in Fire Lord Ozai’s mission for global domination.—
Entertainment Weekly,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
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Here's what to know about the real-life case and how accurately the film depicts it.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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This information is conveyed by a hilariously avant-garde Poulter, playing the store’s manager, who dyes his hair to match each monochromatic scheme and hides his nefariousness behind a company policy that requires techno music to be played at maximum volume at all times.—
Jada Yuan,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Colored smoke, such as the green plumes, are typically only colorful due to a chemical that dyes the smoke and is not considered more dangerous.—
Minneapolis Star Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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This renders traditional resilience methods obsolete, as errors and malicious activity, like prompt injection, propagate rapidly through interconnected agents, making holistic recovery impossible.—
Pranay Ahlawat,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Verma, who also served as a member of Parliament, renders Magadh as a place at once real and imaginary, lasting and lost—both a point of origin and an unreachable destination.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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“Paints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paints. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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