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smutch

noun

Definition of smutchnext
as in stain

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smutch
  1. stain
  2. smear
  3. smudge
  4. blob
  5. blot
  6. mole
  7. mark
  8. splash
Noun
  • Police found apparent blood stains in several areas of Machado's car, which investigators said Sierra used to drive the victims from the mall to the home.
    — Sergio Candido, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • It’s designed for high-traffic areas like the living room or dining room, thanks to its durable low-pile construction and stain-resistant surface.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of stain
Noun
  • An international mission in March documented escalating police violence, smear campaigns fueled by public officials, persistent impunity, legal and digital threats and the ruling party's efforts to tighten its grip over the media, CPJ said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
  • This smear is described mathematically by a wave function which, like a classical wave, has peaks and troughs.
    — Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of smear
Noun
  • Clean regularly because frequent care keeps stainless steel bright and reduces smudges.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Freshen Stainless Steel Coconut oil can be a great product for cleaning stainless steel, says home and pool expert Jeremy Yamaguchi, CEO of Cabana—specifically to remove fingerprints and smudges.
    — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of smudge
Noun
  • The blob continues to satisfy our attraction to organic shapes and spectacle and looks incredible on our Instagram feeds.
    — Sam Lubell, Curbed, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Video effects back then were in their infancy and costly, but Geffen authorized an overrun and the errant Coke machine was transformed into an anonymous red blob.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 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
  • Taco Grill Cantina is bringing a modern take on Mexican cuisine to downtown Naperville, which will include everything from bone marrow and pork belly tacos to salmon with mole sauce, according to a news release.
    — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
  • As the officers recall the incident, Hondo focuses on finding out who the mole is and how to proceed with this information.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of mole
Noun
  • With annual revenues that can exceed hundreds of billions of dollars, these financial dynasties have made their mark both nationwide and across the globe.
    — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026
  • More importantly, bonds are also almost certainly bigger than the traditional banking system—and probably crossed that mark sometime in the past decade, for the first time since both were invented a millennium ago.
    — Robin Wigglesworth, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of mark
Noun
  • Coastal flood alerts remain up through Sunday evening for splash-over and minor to moderate coastal flooding during high tides on Sunday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Wash it all down with a couple of Wet Martinis, one of the prepared vermouths that packs a punch thanks to the sharp splash of orange bitters.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of splash
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“Smutch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smutch. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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