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
  • Another criminalist testified earlier in the multi-day probable cause hearing that several Clorox-type wipes covered in brown stains were found in an inner trash bag placed inside the outer bag.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026
  • Removing Stains From Linoleum Floors Linoleum floors can get stains and discoloration from heavy foot traffic, food spills, pets, or heavy furniture that’s been sitting on them for some time.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 July 2026
Definition of stains
Noun
  • Treating them incorrectly could just result in darker smudges or streaks.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026
  • There’s nothing more frustrating than spending time cleaning glass surfaces only to end up with streaks, smudges, or cloudy residue.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 2 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
  • Moles often get blamed for vole damage, but moles are insectivores that make tunnels and mounds to follow insects, while voles are herbivores that eat anything from edibles to ornamental plants.
    — Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
  • In Mexico City, Centro Culinario Ambrosía teaches the art of Mexican cuisine in a professional kitchen, walking food enthusiasts through Oaxaca’s rich moles and Yucatán’s smoky spices.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Definition of moles
Noun
  • Pattinson’s role as The Odyssey’s villain marks his second project with the renowned director.
    — Emma Urdangen, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
  • Flooding damage, for example, tends to have major step changes once water levels exceed specific marks set by riverbanks.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
Definition of marks
Noun
  • Four-poster beds and traditional wicker and mahogany interiors preserve the building’s original beauty, while splashes of color in the artwork and brightly hued soft furnishings add character.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
  • Spread a sheet of plastic or cloth over the porch if needed to protect the surface from splashes.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of splashes
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