as in discoloration
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1
as in marring
to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable
her poor choice of companions stained her reputation somewhat
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2
as in painting
to give color or a different color to
stained the table to look like cherry
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3
as in blackening
to make dirty
oil stained his work pants
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Recent Examples of staining
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Critically, the ancient teeth from betel nut chewers are distinguishable because of red staining.
—Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 19 Aug. 2025
Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
Additionally, these shoes are machine washable, so don’t worry about staining the gorgeous light pink shoes on your next adventure!
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
Drone footage shows eight officers approach a motionless Green who appeared slumped over with a large pool of blood staining the driveway.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Each clothing sample was subjected to various forms of physical and environmental degradation such as washing, aging and staining to determine how easily compounds could leach from fabrics onto the skin of the wearer.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
The researchers hope to develop a version that's safe, pleasant-tasting and suitable for large-scale production, without the drawbacks of current treatments like tooth staining, tartar buildup and taste changes in the mouth.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Leaves near decks, patios, walkways, or gutters should be removed to prevent staining and blockages.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
Police added that no evidence of postmortem fractures were found on the remains, adding that forensic investigators found soil adherence and staining that suggest the remains may have been in the ground for over five decades.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
To prevent staining your hands, wash them immediately after applying self-tanner, and treat them like you would the rest of your body with an exfoliating mitt if any color lingers.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
This will avoid causing damage to the sealant and potential staining.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
Critically, the ancient teeth from betel nut chewers are distinguishable because of red staining.
—Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
Remove any heavy objects from the sides of your tub, as these items can cause chips or cracking that can contribute to staining.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
Additionally, these shoes are machine washable, so don’t worry about staining the gorgeous light pink shoes on your next adventure!
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
Drone footage shows eight officers approach a motionless Green who appeared slumped over with a large pool of blood staining the driveway.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Each clothing sample was subjected to various forms of physical and environmental degradation such as washing, aging and staining to determine how easily compounds could leach from fabrics onto the skin of the wearer.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
The researchers hope to develop a version that's safe, pleasant-tasting and suitable for large-scale production, without the drawbacks of current treatments like tooth staining, tartar buildup and taste changes in the mouth.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Leaves near decks, patios, walkways, or gutters should be removed to prevent staining and blockages.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
Police added that no evidence of postmortem fractures were found on the remains, adding that forensic investigators found soil adherence and staining that suggest the remains may have been in the ground for over five decades.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
To prevent staining your hands, wash them immediately after applying self-tanner, and treat them like you would the rest of your body with an exfoliating mitt if any color lingers.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staining
Noun
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These included discoloration of the carbon after oven curing.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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The acidity of the lemon juice can help remove stains and discoloration.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Including playoffs, Mayfield turned the ball over more than anyone else from 2023 through 2024, marring an otherwise fantastic two seasons in Tampa Bay.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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An optional front rack on both models adds instant utility without marring the retro-fantastic looks.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One is that there’s this centaur — half-horse, half-me — painting in my apartment.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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Spanberger’s campaign had looped the clip in a string of attack ads painting her as combative and unprepared.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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High-Heat-Safe Alternatives While enameled cast-iron cookware is excellent to use for braising, roasting, baking, or gentle stovetop cooking, certain high heat applications like searing steak or blackening fish are best done in other types of pans, like traditional cast iron or stainless steel.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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Each footstep sent up clouds of dust and ash, coating everything, including my mouth and teeth, in fine grit, blackening my snot and saliva.—
River Selby
August 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Our planet is darkening too, as Earth's reflectivity, or albedo, is dropping to near-record lows due to melting ice and reduced snow cover that expose darker surfaces that absorb even more heat.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Farther up, on Observatory Hill, tall cryptomeria trees were silhouetted in the darkening evening, and down in the valleys, lights winked on like reflections of the planets and stars appearing in the sky.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Hawley and a team of craftspeople worked across the globe embroidering, aging and tinting the costumes for the film.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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What does the law say about tinting windows?—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wright, however, adds a coda that, without spoiling anything, introduces something extra to the zero-sum game.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
11 Nov. 2025
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Pluribus crackles with terrific comic tension as Carol wakes up next to her dead partner, filled with grief yet spoiling for a fight.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The chromium in the pan can react to high temperatures, leading to rainbow coloring on stainless steel.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Though some fans online have wondered if the Grammy winner is sporting a wig in the photo, Grande appears to have confirmed that the change is more permanent by tagging Francesco De Chiara, who specializes in hair coloring.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Staining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staining. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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