as in blackened
not clean
always seen wearing stained clothes, which he apparently hoped would mark him as an antibourgeois bohemian
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as in tainted
to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable
her poor choice of companions stained her reputation somewhat
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as in painted
to give color or a different color to
stained the table to look like cherry
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as in dirtied
to make dirty
oil stained his work pants
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Recent Examples of stained
Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
Inside, there are 13 stained glass windows alternating in red or blue color with white limestone walls in between.
—Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Firefighters made a hole with an axe just above the entrance to let the thick black smoke flow out and to avoid breaking the eight stained glass windows along the sides of the structure.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Think soft yellow hues, floral motifs, and colorful stained glass.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
Place a dab of olive oil on a soft cloth and gently rub the stained area.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere in the photoshoot, Pattinson poses with a cigarette in his mouth, pants unbuttoned and in a stained shirt in a black-and-white photo.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Gently massage only the stained area.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
The guest-only Chapel Club has a more plush, salon-like feel and there’s more than a hint of naughtiness with stained glass windows casting color onto the sensual artworks.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
Infantino’s time in power has been praised — often by FIFA itself — as a reformist presidency following the scandals and FBI investigations that stained the organization.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Use a broom or stiff brush and focus on high-traffic or stained areas.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
Focus on high-traffic or stained areas.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
My spacious room in the heritage section had stained cedar headboards with gorgeous grain, a large comfortable sofa and heather grey carpets.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
Investigators also reported discovering a partial bare footprint inside the home, later finding that Oninski’s left foot was stained with what appeared to be blood.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Phillipe’s teeth were often as wine-stained as his customers’.
—Sammy Loren, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
His hands were stained navy blue.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Featuring special exhibit on stained glass windows in churches throughout Odenton area.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
Inside, there are 13 stained glass windows alternating in red or blue color with white limestone walls in between.
—Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Firefighters made a hole with an axe just above the entrance to let the thick black smoke flow out and to avoid breaking the eight stained glass windows along the sides of the structure.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Think soft yellow hues, floral motifs, and colorful stained glass.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
Place a dab of olive oil on a soft cloth and gently rub the stained area.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere in the photoshoot, Pattinson poses with a cigarette in his mouth, pants unbuttoned and in a stained shirt in a black-and-white photo.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Gently massage only the stained area.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
The guest-only Chapel Club has a more plush, salon-like feel and there’s more than a hint of naughtiness with stained glass windows casting color onto the sensual artworks.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
These areas are most productive on sunny days or when the water’s stained.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
Infantino’s time in power has been praised — often by FIFA itself — as a reformist presidency following the scandals and FBI investigations that stained the organization.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Use a broom or stiff brush and focus on high-traffic or stained areas.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
Focus on high-traffic or stained areas.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
My spacious room in the heritage section had stained cedar headboards with gorgeous grain, a large comfortable sofa and heather grey carpets.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
Investigators also reported discovering a partial bare footprint inside the home, later finding that Oninski’s left foot was stained with what appeared to be blood.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Phillipe’s teeth were often as wine-stained as his customers’.
—Sammy Loren, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
His hands were stained navy blue.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stained
Adjective
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The land, unfenced, abuts a bald blackened hillside that must be public land.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
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In its time open, fueled by fans of its blackened mahi and buttery lobster rolls, owner Mike Smith has expanded his footprint, moving into a larger stall in the popular food hall — which has allowed for a menu expansion, as well.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Dec. 2022
Verb
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And yet, for years, the air has been tainted.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Of course, at the heart of it was the man himself, a deeply polarizing music icon whose years-long tirades against everyone from Jewish people to his peers tainted a legacy that once seemed unimpeachable.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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In his annual letter to shareholders, released Monday, the JPMorgan CEO painted a mostly rosy picture of the US economy going into 2026.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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As well as her most recognizable fish, a whole, butterflied white fish, beautifully charred on the grill and painted with both red adobo and a garlic-parsley rub.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When stormwater dirtied by road runoff, failing septic tanks and fertilizer sullied crystal-clear rivers and lakes, and nobody cared.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
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Garments can be dirtied again by the elements if air-dried outside.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Kilitch Healthcare had serious quality lapses, in which the facility was filthy, employees were barefoot on the manufacturing floor and the company fraudulently passed products that failed sterility tests.—
C. Michael White,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2026
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Common areas are often filthy, and increasingly populated by drug users.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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However, the inaugural event was marred by a triple-digit heat wave and was a financial disaster.—
Vanessa Franko,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Their reunion tour — which was somehow not marred by any type of familial controversy — sold out stadiums around the world and overexcelled in every conceivable way, setting the template for what the future of band reunions could look like and solidifying their legacy.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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To complete your routine, check out more makeup that doubles as skincare below, like Neutrogena’s Healthy Skin foundation from the same collection, tinted lip balms with SPF, hydrating under-eye brighteners, and more.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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Gutierrez was ultimately convicted in Kane County court for that offense, and for having tinted windows and obstructing a police officer, according to court records.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Fill the trash can about 2/3 full with hot water, or up to the rim if it's soiled near the top.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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However, curtains that are near entrances will become soiled more quickly than others.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Stained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stained. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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