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
CBS News, 13 May 2026
Spray the stained area with the solution and scrub with a microfiber cloth.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
That might mean a heavy-duty old-school wooden door with a stained finish or a high-gloss paint color that stands out from the street.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
Gayle Wilson, who once worked as a blackjack dealer, enjoyed sewing and making stained glass, according to Lindley Funeral Homes.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
After breakfast, walk to Sainte-Chapelle, home to breathtaking stained glass often overlooked in favor of Notre-Dame but arguably more spectacular.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
After breakfast, walk to Sainte-Chapelle, a breathtaking stained glass chapel often overlooked in favor of Notre-Dame but arguably more spectacular.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
After breakfast, walk to Sainte-Chapelle, home to breathtaking stained glass that’s often overlooked in favor of Notre-Dame but arguably more spectacular.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Featuring special exhibit on stained glass windows in churches throughout Odenton area.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Next to it was marijuana wrapped in cellophane stained with peanut butter — items that were confiscated at San José Mineta International Airport.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Sometimes, though, the tree dropped little brown fruits, inedible berries that stained everything and drove me into the glaring sun.
—Abraham Jiménez Enoa, The Dial, 19 May 2026
In the seven-time Grand Slam champion’s spread, shot by Ethan James Green, Alcaraz posed in an all-white ensemble of a vest, shorts, a top and a suit, stained with clay.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 18 May 2026
The boy’s blood still stained the sidewalk in front of his school days after an Israeli settler shot him dead.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 17 May 2026
Dish Soap Unless the furniture is heavily stained, a bucket of warm water with about 1 teaspoon of dish soap will remove dust, dirt, bird droppings, and food stains.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
The street in front of the homes is seen stained with blood.
—Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 13 May 2026
In some stretches, the water is stained with chemical residue.
—Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Adjective
Some patrons arrive in suits, others in stained work shirts.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
Spray the stained area with the solution and scrub with a microfiber cloth.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
That might mean a heavy-duty old-school wooden door with a stained finish or a high-gloss paint color that stands out from the street.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
Gayle Wilson, who once worked as a blackjack dealer, enjoyed sewing and making stained glass, according to Lindley Funeral Homes.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
After breakfast, walk to Sainte-Chapelle, home to breathtaking stained glass often overlooked in favor of Notre-Dame but arguably more spectacular.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
After breakfast, walk to Sainte-Chapelle, a breathtaking stained glass chapel often overlooked in favor of Notre-Dame but arguably more spectacular.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
After breakfast, walk to Sainte-Chapelle, home to breathtaking stained glass that’s often overlooked in favor of Notre-Dame but arguably more spectacular.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Featuring special exhibit on stained glass windows in churches throughout Odenton area.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
Nobody can resist a saucy, savory sloppy joe, but you're bound to leave a sloppy joe meal with at least one article of clothing stained.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Next to it was marijuana wrapped in cellophane stained with peanut butter — items that were confiscated at San José Mineta International Airport.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Sometimes, though, the tree dropped little brown fruits, inedible berries that stained everything and drove me into the glaring sun.
—Abraham Jiménez Enoa, The Dial, 19 May 2026
In the seven-time Grand Slam champion’s spread, shot by Ethan James Green, Alcaraz posed in an all-white ensemble of a vest, shorts, a top and a suit, stained with clay.
—Ava Wallace, New York Times, 18 May 2026
The boy’s blood still stained the sidewalk in front of his school days after an Israeli settler shot him dead.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 17 May 2026
Dish Soap Unless the furniture is heavily stained, a bucket of warm water with about 1 teaspoon of dish soap will remove dust, dirt, bird droppings, and food stains.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 May 2026
The street in front of the homes is seen stained with blood.
—Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 13 May 2026
In some stretches, the water is stained with chemical residue.
—Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stained
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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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Murdaugh’s attorneys appealed the murder convictions, saying the trial was tainted by the county clerk’s improper comments to jurors, prejudicial evidence and failures at trial.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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The election beating may have been the final straw for a leader already tainted by his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as Britain’s ambassador to Washington despite the veteran politician’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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One, a middle-aged Iowan who had painted his face to resemble a skeleton’s, introduced himself to me as Baron Raider.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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And the lecture hall on that campus now features a large, ornate mural of a soccer ball being grasped by the hands of two people — freshly painted by the 2004 Morningside graduate as the city of Inglewood prepares to host eight World Cup games at SoFi Stadium starting next month.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 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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Inside, filthy soldiers press up against the wood.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
12 May 2026
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Baker said while Fike's immediate surroundings were filthy, a brand-new hospital bed, urinal and wheelchair were available at the home.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The grand occasion was almost marred by an accident, the Tribune reported.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Though that 2017 championship is marred by one of the most egregious cheating scandals in baseball history.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Jordan—who seemed more fish than girl, her bobbed blonde hair tinted green as old pennies—walked with a confidence that Ana wished for her own daughter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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Aptly named, Robinson explains that tinted eye creams are basically skin care for the eyes that also contain some sort of tint or pigment.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
Verb
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From the back, Paul's clothing appears soiled and she is covered in bandages.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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More frequent cleaning may be needed if the bed appears soiled or if your pet has allergies or fleas.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Stained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stained. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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