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
  • They’re engineered to be both soft and sturdy with open-cell foam that doesn’t scratch but does whisk away lipstick marks and dried-on Merlot stains.
    — Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Recent photos of the inside appear to show puddles and stains from water damage and char marks from fire.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of stain
Noun
  • Advertisement As protests intensified, state media unleashed a frenzied smear campaign, casting Egyptian protesters as foreign agents and outside agitators.
    — Abdelrahman ElGendy, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Anthropic’s Amodei targeted in smear memo ahead of White House dinner.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of smear
Noun
  • Matte finish on inner screen shows smudges and makes black levels look less black.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The brand calls the formula waterproof, transfer-proof and smudge-proof, with up to three days of wear on brows.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of smudge
Noun
  • Alkaline water appeared as a purple blob on top-down and side views of the harbor.
    — Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • According to scientists, the super El Niño conditions that currently exist in the Pacific have boosted a warm blob of water that began to appear off California’s coast earlier this year.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of blob
Noun
  • Remove the wings from the refrigerator and blot away any visible moisture with paper towels.
    — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Act+Acre Microfiber Hair Towel Act+Acre’s popular flat towel comes with instructions for a specific technique —blot and squeeze, no rubbing.
    — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of blot
Noun
  • But War suddenly remembers that Johnny is supposed to be a mole of some consequence.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
  • There are now apps and AI tools that promise to check your moles with a quick photo.
    — Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of mole
Noun
  • Last year in his first varsity season as a sophomore, Everette made his mark on defense and special teams.
    — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • There’s some speculation that the documentary might even hit the coveted $100 million mark, which is all the more impressive given the film’s three-hour run time.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of mark
Noun
  • The finish has a bright splash of acidity and an enduring feeling of warm spice.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026
  • This offbeat tendency doesn’t preclude a desire to make a big splash, of course.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of splash
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“Smutch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smutch. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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