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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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Squirt an all-purpose cleaner (without harsh chemicals) on your countertops to remove any remaining streaks and smudges.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
10 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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Not all insurance covers it, and the high cost is one of the marks against the drugs, according to the Mayo Clinic, which also cites gastrointestinal problems, loss of muscle mass and bone density as potential negative side effects.—
Connie Ogle
Updated May 15,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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Our small group of seven guests was able to wander freely through ancient Greek buildings, tour a contemporary mosque, and learn more about how both the Ottoman and Roman Empires have left their marks on this part of the world.—
Paul Brady,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Add a few more splashes of the reserved hot water.—
Karla Walsh,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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Perennials are a great way to spruce up your garden and add splashes of greenery to your landscape.—
Adrienne Jordan,
Martha Stewart,
8 May 2026
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“Smutches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smutches. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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