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
  • And some tree fruits, such as mulberries and cherries, can leave stains on siding, roofs, and decks that are difficult to remove.
    — Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026
  • Remove Mold Stains From Painted Walls Kill mold spores and lighten moldy stains by spraying the area with undiluted hydrogen peroxide.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 July 2026
Definition of stain
Noun
  • By spinning in flight at between 15 and 25 Hz, Phantom Twist takes advantage of humans’ decidedly mediocre visual system to turn a solid spinning object into an opaque smear.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026
  • Two smash patties are welded together with cheese; a smear of aioli lends a creaminess.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of smear
Noun
  • And even outside the direct beam, the scattering of its photons through the atmosphere would create a still-bright smudge of light pollution in the surrounding night sky.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 16 July 2026
  • Interestingly, this motion blur transforms the drone into a faint, semi-transparent smudge that blends into its surroundings rather than achieving total invisibility.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
Definition of smudge
Noun
  • Furniture stains and splotches are the last thing anyone wants to think about when curating the perfect domestic space, but there’s nothing remotely enjoyable about discolored blobs on furniture.
    — Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026
  • Electric shades of pink, purple, and orange make a stunning backdrop for these 3D clear blobs.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 17 July 2026
Definition of blob
Noun
  • This will likely go down as the lowest point – the blot on what has been a surprisingly bright summer.
    — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 7 July 2026
  • The only blot on an otherwise solid opening week for the World Cup expansion loyalists.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of blot
Noun
  • From elote to mole and birria to pozole, here are some other tasty dishes worth a try.
    — Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Controlling habits that surfaced like a game of whack-a-mole.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of mole
Noun
  • With a new head coach and a major tournament tying up a number of senior players, there is a chance for a player to make their mark.
    — Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • But veterans like Thompson and those who work at the center say this project will leave a lasting mark.
    — Dan Snyder, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of mark
Noun
  • Homer Gere made a viral splash on the final season of Euphoria, but now the son of legendary actor Richard Gere is taking the lead for the first time.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 14 July 2026
  • Once that became clear, Cashman pivoted to Stanton — hard and fast and perhaps even frantically — and made the big splash for the big man two weeks or so before Christmas.
    — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026
Definition of splash
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