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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smutches
Noun
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While brown stains give off more of a traditional look, a charcoal gray or black stain provides a sleek, modern look on a horizontal fence.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
13 May 2026 -
Will homemade detergent work on tough stains?—
Ryan Brennan
May 13,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
Noun
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There is nothing worse than sitting down to watch a television show or movie, only to realize there are smudges on your flat-screen TV.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
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For the British Crown, such frontiers were smudges on the edge of the map.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Noun
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No, the blobs aren’t coming back.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 May 2026
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Although the transparent blue blobs resemble jellyfish, velella velella aren’t actually jellies, according to the National Park Service.—
Stephanie Zappelli,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The songs spread outward from Morris’ small voice like paper towel blots.—
Jayson Greene,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Earth’s atmospheric pressure under standard conditions yields about 40-41 moles per cubic meter of volume, where a mole is one Avogadro’s number (6 × 10²³) worth of particles.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
8 May 2026
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Expect savory moles, guisados (home-style stews), tamales and tlayudas, a pizza-like dish featuring a large crispy tortilla layered with bean paste, chorizo, avocado, green salsa, cheese and other toppings.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Drag marks, blood evidence and handprints were discovered at the scene, the outlets said.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Kelleys Island Venture Resort, Kelleys Island A pastel yellow exterior marks Kelleys Island Venture Resort, the only resort on this idyllic Lake Erie shore hamlet.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Caffeine powders, energy drink mixes and juice splashes can pile on stimulants and sugar quickly, especially when stacked together in the same drink.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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Morning is generally better than evening, because any splashes have time to dry before nightfall.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Smutches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smutches. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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