as in stained
not clean
every copy of the book that the store had was smudged
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as in blackened
to make dirty
she accidentally smudged her collar with the lipstick
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Recent Examples of smudged
Ryan Canfield Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
From the estuary of the River Plate, the city looks mysterious, almost smudged, its lines seeming less refined than those of Paris but more modern than Warsaw’s.
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Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Those smudged, hazy glass patio doors are not doing your indoor-outdoor view any favors.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
This spring, expect lips to be blurred, eyeliner to be smudged, and skin to be soft-focus.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
Then move on to large appliance fronts—specifically, those stainless steel fridges and ovens that are easily smudged.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
Or, show your burning desire with Byredo’s Burning Rose Candle and a refillable lipstick set (which will be lovingly smudged by the end of the night).
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Essence,
30 Jan. 2026
The workers’ uniforms are smudged with stains earned underneath a car, wrench in hand.
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Daniel Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
The ink had smudged in a few places.
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Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
The school's statement said the receipt supporting the claim of the fake cigars had the time and date smudged out.
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Ryan Canfield Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
From the estuary of the River Plate, the city looks mysterious, almost smudged, its lines seeming less refined than those of Paris but more modern than Warsaw’s.
—
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Those smudged, hazy glass patio doors are not doing your indoor-outdoor view any favors.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
This spring, expect lips to be blurred, eyeliner to be smudged, and skin to be soft-focus.
—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
Then move on to large appliance fronts—specifically, those stainless steel fridges and ovens that are easily smudged.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
Or, show your burning desire with Byredo’s Burning Rose Candle and a refillable lipstick set (which will be lovingly smudged by the end of the night).
—
Essence,
30 Jan. 2026
The workers’ uniforms are smudged with stains earned underneath a car, wrench in hand.
—
Daniel Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
The ink had smudged in a few places.
—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smudged
Adjective
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Spread the mixture on the stained area; leave it for 15 minutes before wiping it away with a microfiber cloth.
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Visitors stroll from room to room, surrounded by stained glass and sacred cremains, serving witness to moving and often head-scratching performances.
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The Iron fire in Utah’s Juab County was first detected Saturday and had blackened 34 square miles, authorities said.
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The Iron Fire in Utah’s Juab County was first detected Saturday and had blackened 34 square miles (87 square kilometers), authorities said.
Adjective
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Let’s solve this Wordle and hit the not-so-dusty road!
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So if your dusty old printer is starting to kick the can, consider the reliable HP Smart Tank 5101.
Verb
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When stormwater dirtied by road runoff, failing septic tanks and fertilizer sullied crystal-clear rivers and lakes, and nobody cared.
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Garments can be dirtied again by the elements if air-dried outside.
Adjective
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And a great bench of freelancers is making this all-American game feel dramatic, approachable, and exciting—even to filthy casuals.
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But, the freedom loving sane people of this great country came to Karoline's defense to show support, destroy the filthy LIBS and celebrate the greatest press secretary this country has ever employed.
Adjective
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The rapid spread of the disease is exacerbated by the nature of gold mining, which involves muddy pits filled with miners surrounding the town.
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Catfish and carp, on the other hand, are true bottom feeders, hence the muddy flavor injection in their flesh.
Adjective
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Those who have sustained a severe burn or dirty wound should follow up with a booster after five years, according to the CDC.
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Down Pennsylvania Avenue, a man in a karate gi, disposable gloves, and dirty white sneakers was hauling a cart by means of a homemade yoke strapped across his shoulders.
Adjective
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For the dinner, which doubled as a celebration of his sixth consecutive return to the Wimbledon tournament, as well as the campaign launch, the Italian tennis player opted for a more casual look in black.
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She was last seen wearing an orange/brown sweater and gray sweatpants and carrying a pink/black duffle bag.
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“Smudged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smudged. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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