smutches

noun

plural of smutch
as in stains

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  1. stains
  2. smudges
  3. blobs
  4. blots
  5. moles
  6. marks
  7. splashes
Noun
  • Ashley Loring Heavy RunnerKimberly Loring Heavy Runner Kimberly says that sweater had red stains on it.
    — Dateline NBC, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2026
  • For example, one look-alike, Boletus huronensis, stains slightly blue upon being cut open, but otherwise looks similar to porcini.
    — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of stains
Noun
  • There are few actual notes to his melodies, just smudges and stains.
    — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026
  • Treating them incorrectly could just result in darker smudges or streaks.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026
Definition of smudges
Noun
  • Furniture stains and splotches are the last thing anyone wants to think about when curating the perfect domestic space, but there’s nothing remotely enjoyable about discolored blobs on furniture.
    — Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026
  • Electric shades of pink, purple, and orange make a stunning backdrop for these 3D clear blobs.
    — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 17 July 2026
Definition of blobs
Noun
  • Dabbing the cloth in rubbing alcohol, working away the dirty blots on the glass, waiting for the haze in my head to focus, and a new line to come to me.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
  • One of the few blots on last summer’s Leeds copybook.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Definition of blots
Noun
  • Just look at the case reports of people injecting themselves with melanotan and then having their moles subsequently get darker or even developing melanoma.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Despite their reputation, moles aren’t typically interested in eating your plants.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of moles
Noun
  • Friday's decision marks yet another roadblock in the administration's efforts to construct the ballroom, which has faced legal challenges since it was proposed in July 2025.
    — Nathan Lee, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Unfortunately, there seems to be a clear link between Murphy’s uptick in production and his ability to hit those high-water marks.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of marks
Noun
  • During her Hollywood years, Grace Kelly reportedly followed the famed Erno Laszlo ritual, beginning with Phelityl Cleansing Oil, followed by the brand’s Sea Mud Deep Cleansing Bar, and finishing with 30 splashes of warm water.
    — Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
  • And though the case itself isn’t water-resistant, the buds rock an IPX4 rating that protects them from sweaty listening sessions and light water splashes from any direction.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of splashes
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