smutch

noun

Definition of smutchnext
as in stain

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  1. stain
  2. smear
  3. smudge
  4. blob
  5. blot
  6. mole
  7. mark
  8. splash
Noun
  • The metals in coins can oxidize, leaving stains on the marble that are difficult to clean.
    — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Inside, yellow sulfur stains bleed into red, green, blue, and orange mineral deposits.
    — Avantika Chaturvedi, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of stain
Noun
  • Cusack added in separate posts that Trump’s impeachment and removal were non-negotiable, and praised Michigan Senate race winner Abdul El-Sayed as a smart progressive who overcame a smear campaign.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026
  • So that may translate into a mussel atop a smear of Malört cheese.
    — John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of smear
Noun
  • In the study, researchers put visible smudges of lipstick, chocolate or marker on their faces.
    — Andee Tagle, NPR, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Black weaves Indigenous storytelling and a smudge ceremony into the Nordic experience.
    — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of smudge
Noun
  • In a nutshell, the researchers looked for objects that only appeared (as blobs of light) at one spot in the IRAS data and at another spot in the AKARI data, possibly indicating motion of the same object across the intervening decades.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 6 Nov. 2026
  • OpenAI’s tools also have similar kinds of blobs with large eyes that might be a little endearing.
    — Jonquilyn Hill, Vox, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of blob
Noun
  • Would not winning a World Series have left a blot on the lives of Cubs fans?
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Liz’s view Anthropic’s IPO prospectus is a perfect ink-blot test.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of blot
Noun
  • The queasiest, looking away, opted for the Crystal Pass, a velvety Old-Fashioned incorporating oaky Scotch, bourbon, and mole sauce.
    — Hilton Als, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026
  • As Bernard puts it, their two options are to conduct an internal investigation or confront Cathcarts directly and try to cut a deal to bury the mole.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of mole
Noun
  • Researchers said new construction projects have fallen 60% since 2024, contributing to the reason why USC gave the region the highest mark for average rental growth in Southern California.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Like the original film, Purple Rain follows The Kid, an ambitious young musician trying to make his mark in Minneapolis’ competitive music scene while navigating a troubled home life, rival performers and a complicated romance.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of mark
Noun
  • Against this monochrome, the lone splash of color, the little girl’s red coat, lands as one of the most devastating images in modern film.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Picture windows dominate the 30 ample rooms, which are pleasingly clad in unfinished wood and shocking splashes of lime.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of splash
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“Smutch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smutch. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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