Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smutch
Noun
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Let the item sit for about 20 minutes so the fat in the coconut oil has time to break down the stain, then wash the item as normal.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026 -
Regular cleaning and quick spill cleanups help prevent long-term stains, warping, and dullness.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Director Josh Safdie was the subject of a report in the California Post that some in the industry see as part of an Oscars-race smear campaign, Dixon said.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Bright green asparagus ribbons enliven a crunchy crostini base with the help of fresh herbs and a smear of cheesy ricotta mixture.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While these sticks are creamy in texture, the product is still smudge-proof and crease-resistant, and lasts all day.—
Micaela English,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
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Wear gloves to avoid leaving fingerprints and smudges.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Each nail features two abstract green blobs that really pop against the deep backdrop.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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In due time the architect came up with an undulating single-story blob that people hated.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But the blot on Sacramento State’s basketball resume is the road record.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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The left-back has started 123 of the last 125 games and 86 of the last 87, with the blot on his card arriving late last season when manager Oliver Glasner rested key players after Palace won the FA Cup.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Raccoons, skunks, crows, and moles feed on lawn grubs.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
9 Mar. 2026
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Gophers can also sometimes be mistaken for moles and voles, but there are ways to tell these animals apart as well.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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María was among the locals sweeping up the ashes and trying to scrub burn marks from the streets and buildings when The Times visited Etzatlán in the days after El Mencho’s death.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The only player to reach the 1,000-point mark at a faster pace was LeBron James (19 years, 41 days).—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Or, add a downspout splash block or a longer downspout hose to direct water away from your home's foundation.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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The best part of the whole look is the splash of green from the flag patch.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Smutch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smutch. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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