Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smutch
Noun
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Unexplained stains on a new pair of trousers.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026 -
For older water stains or for camouflaging other stains, Mock advises following a process that aims to blend the stain with the surrounding area, as lifting the stain entirely isn’t possible without discoloring the leather.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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City Republicans dismissed it as a politically motivated smear, and said Sanchez’s administration should put forward more details.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2026
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Lively accused Baldoni and his associates of having waged a retaliatory smear campaign against her.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Eyeglasses Protect your eyeglasses and clear vision by using special optic cleaning cloths to remove smudges since microfiber cloths can cause delicate scratches on special anti-reflective and mirror coatings.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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The reason lipstick feathers or smudges is emollience.—
Ellie Davis,
Vogue,
12 Feb. 2026
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Rather than the class arch of color, this Valentine's Day mani features a rounded pink blob that extends asymmetrically from the tip to the center of the nail, leaving just enough negative space.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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Valentinetti was tasked with smudging out his work, which has left a ghost-like white blob on the angel’s body.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Dip a microfiber cloth in the paste and blot the stain.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
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Using a slotted spoon, remove the meringues, blot on paper towels, and transfer to a large plate.—
Daniel Boulud,
Saveur,
11 Feb. 2026
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In addition, there’s the risk of secondary toxicity if a mole is eaten by a bird of prey or other predator including foxes and skunks.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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LightBar believes there is a gap in the market for this kind of work, given that studios are often playing wack-a-mole to keep on top of IP infractions.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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Official statistics show cucumber prices have doubled since December, while some shops are reported to be selling them at an even greater mark-up – wartime prices for a salad staple, as the Russian economy slows.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest marks an irrevocable downturn in the royal family’s stature.—
Tim Stanley,
Washington Post,
20 Feb. 2026
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The current reality of AI and white-collar work However, as AI experts hypothesize about when, and if, AI will disrupt white-collar work, the technology thus far has made only a small splash in professional services.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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When reheating, add a splash of milk or water and stir well to restore its creamy texture.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Smutch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smutch. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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