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
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
The gown was embellished with crystals and stones that created the illusion of stained glass.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 23 May 2026
Their wings deserve a close inspection, as the translucent curved fixtures are inspired by stained glass windows.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Clean With Them If your napkins are too stained to serve to guests, turn them into cleaning cloths.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
The family has traced their roots in stained glass back to Liverpool and London.
—Kevin Strong, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Unique items like chandeliers, stained glass, and even vehicles are welcomed.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 14 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
Nabil Salih, Time, 26 May 2026
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
Adjective
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
The gown was embellished with crystals and stones that created the illusion of stained glass.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 23 May 2026
Their wings deserve a close inspection, as the translucent curved fixtures are inspired by stained glass windows.
—Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Clean With Them If your napkins are too stained to serve to guests, turn them into cleaning cloths.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
The family has traced their roots in stained glass back to Liverpool and London.
—Kevin Strong, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Unique items like chandeliers, stained glass, and even vehicles are welcomed.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 14 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
Verb
Not every paramilitary fighter is stained by the corruption of the Shia elite or implicated in spilling innocent blood in recent years.
—Nabil Salih, Time, 26 May 2026
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
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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Otherwise, journalism may be perceived as misleading the audience, prompting people to turn to other sources of information that may be tainted by self-interest rather than public interest.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
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The court ruled unanimously that Hill had irreparably tainted the proceedings against Murdaugh in his high-profile trial over the shooting deaths of his son, Paul, and wife, Maggie.—
Michael Ruiz , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Moorish influences extend from the bathroom doorways to the terrace, painted soft greens and pinks in contrast to the darker woods and fabrics.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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In fact, the coverage for the start of Davis’s second marathon was far more widespread than the first and included an article on Mark Samuels, the artist who painted the second Winkie billboard.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 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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The president had complained about filthy water and a leaking foundation, according to previous USA TODAY reporting.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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And some of the best evidence of the lovebugs’ comeback came last week at the Turkey Lake Service Plaza on Florida’s Turnpike, where filthy, splattered cars and trucks queued up before the plaza’s automatic windshield washer.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The case has been marred by controversy, racial tension and threats, while drawing national attention, particularly on social media.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Now adults, after a childhood marred with tragedy, Guin flogs a memoir only tangentially related to the truth, and Ennis stages a new art exhibit, despite what happened at the last one.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
26 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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Pods are convenient and mess-free, but cost more and lack flexibility for delicate or heavily soiled loads.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
1 June 2026
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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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“Stained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stained. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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