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
Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Quick wash cycles are best for lightly soiled or musty items and small loads, not for stained or heavily used laundry.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
There was no doorman and no stained glass, and the radiator in the two-bedroom that Goldberg rented for $1,200 was peeling paint.
—Jesse Armas, Curbed, 16 June 2026
If the color doesn't bleed, swap your Q-tip for a toothbrush and scrub any stained or sweaty spots.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
The frame structures already standing would hold stained glass in the finished church for a congregation that formed in the 1890s.
—Arkansas Online, 2 June 2026
Sprinkle borax into the toilet bowl, focusing on stained areas.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
The Or Foundation estimates that roughly 15 million castoff garments from Canada, China, the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union enter the market weekly, and about 40 percent leave as waste because they are torn, stained or otherwise too damaged to resell.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
The light, filtered through stained glass, shifts the mood from one side of the basilica to the other.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2026
Crime scene technicians called in to help execute a search warrant reported observing blood spattered all over Mao’s bedroom, and a machete and two dumbbells stained with blood.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
No public executions stained the squares.
—Adam Kirsch, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
In another video published by B’Tselem capturing the moments after the incident, Sam’s father can be seen standing by the car, cradling his baby, whose bright yellow clothing can be seen stained with blood.
—Sarah Dean, NBC news, 12 June 2026
Worn Washcloths or Towels Go through all your linens in the bathroom, and discard any that are old, stained, tattered, or smell weird.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Fighting these fires is physically demanding, and soot- and sweat-stained jackets and pants have long been symbols of the hard work.
—Sumit Mandal, The Conversation, 9 June 2026
Paint can be stripped or sanded down and stained so the natural wood of these pieces can really shine.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Your deck will need to be stained again about once every two to three years, depending on sun exposure, foot traffic, and the specific stain used to finish the deck.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
Adjective
Visitors stroll from room to room, surrounded by stained glass and sacred cremains, serving witness to moving and often head-scratching performances.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Quick wash cycles are best for lightly soiled or musty items and small loads, not for stained or heavily used laundry.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
There was no doorman and no stained glass, and the radiator in the two-bedroom that Goldberg rented for $1,200 was peeling paint.
—Jesse Armas, Curbed, 16 June 2026
If the color doesn't bleed, swap your Q-tip for a toothbrush and scrub any stained or sweaty spots.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
The frame structures already standing would hold stained glass in the finished church for a congregation that formed in the 1890s.
—Arkansas Online, 2 June 2026
Sprinkle borax into the toilet bowl, focusing on stained areas.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
The Or Foundation estimates that roughly 15 million castoff garments from Canada, China, the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union enter the market weekly, and about 40 percent leave as waste because they are torn, stained or otherwise too damaged to resell.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
The light, filtered through stained glass, shifts the mood from one side of the basilica to the other.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Verb
Opt for a material that’s white washed or stained for a farmhouse look.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2026
Crime scene technicians called in to help execute a search warrant reported observing blood spattered all over Mao’s bedroom, and a machete and two dumbbells stained with blood.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
No public executions stained the squares.
—Adam Kirsch, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026
In another video published by B’Tselem capturing the moments after the incident, Sam’s father can be seen standing by the car, cradling his baby, whose bright yellow clothing can be seen stained with blood.
—Sarah Dean, NBC news, 12 June 2026
Worn Washcloths or Towels Go through all your linens in the bathroom, and discard any that are old, stained, tattered, or smell weird.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Fighting these fires is physically demanding, and soot- and sweat-stained jackets and pants have long been symbols of the hard work.
—Sumit Mandal, The Conversation, 9 June 2026
Paint can be stripped or sanded down and stained so the natural wood of these pieces can really shine.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 June 2026
Your deck will need to be stained again about once every two to three years, depending on sun exposure, foot traffic, and the specific stain used to finish the deck.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 2 June 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
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Troupis and Roman both filed motions seeking to relocate the trial from Dane County, which includes Madison, to neighboring Jefferson County, saying negative publicity had tainted the potential jury pool.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Troupis and Roman both filed motions seeking to relocate the trial from Dane County, which includes Madison, to neighboring Jefferson County, saying negative publicity had tainted the potential jury pool.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Verb
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And Charlotte, unlike Chicago or San Francisco, didn’t develop a historic LGBTQ neighborhood with rows of gay bars on one street, pride flags draped from the facade of dozens of businesses, or rainbows painted on crosswalks.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
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Among pop-up bars, bandstands and opulent, 19th century spa buildings painted in sherbet pastels, the Karlovy Vary Intl.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
21 June 2026
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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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But, the freedom loving sane people of this great country came to Karoline's defense to show support, destroy the filthy LIBS and celebrate the greatest press secretary this country has ever employed.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Fans fought in the streets, heaved bottles, smashed windows and shouted filthy insults in the melee, which left nearly 50 people injured.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The Toronto Blue Jays' 2026 season has been marred by injuries, with veteran pitcher Max Scherzer facing significant setbacks.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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As Bloomberg recently reported, brides are buying $14 spells from witches on Etsy to ensure that their $100,000 weddings are not marred by blizzards or downpours.—
Maureen Dowd,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The wraparound aviator style is yellow-tinted, larger than life, and vintage-inspired at its core.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
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The lenses can also go from clear to tinted in 10 seconds, Snap says.—
Jay Peters,
The Verge,
16 June 2026
Verb
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This step is especially helpful if your towels are heavily soiled or have a strong musty odor.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
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The story of Reconstruction had been, of course, soiled badly by the historians’ profession, to be honest.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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“Stained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stained. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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