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
Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 27 Jan. 2026
Even natural staining was preserved—crews deliberately left the rust and mineral stains (efflorescence) on the concrete.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 23 Nov. 2025
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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
Be very quick to wipe away any drips that run onto the wood cabinet surface to prevent staining.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
Wearing kitchen gloves to keep your hands from staining, knead 7 oz.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Additionally, using a portable fan can help the product dry faster, so there is less chance of the tanning formula staining your clothes.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
This will keep the color from staining your hands and is a fun, sensory activity for your kids.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 20 Jan. 2026
The fabric is high-quality, luxuriously soft to the touch, and, mercifully, resistant to staining.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
Pictures at the scene show the mostly intact interior of a mosque with heavy black marks staining a wall corner.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 26 Dec. 2025
Noun
Similarly, mold that is not treated may spread into and through the wall or ceiling and causing new staining to appear months or even weeks later.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 27 Jan. 2026
Even natural staining was preserved—crews deliberately left the rust and mineral stains (efflorescence) on the concrete.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 23 Nov. 2025
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
Cooks who use the oven regularly should clean it once a month to prevent food and grease from building up and staining the oven.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
Be very quick to wipe away any drips that run onto the wood cabinet surface to prevent staining.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
Wearing kitchen gloves to keep your hands from staining, knead 7 oz.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Additionally, using a portable fan can help the product dry faster, so there is less chance of the tanning formula staining your clothes.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
This will keep the color from staining your hands and is a fun, sensory activity for your kids.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 20 Jan. 2026
The fabric is high-quality, luxuriously soft to the touch, and, mercifully, resistant to staining.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
Pictures at the scene show the mostly intact interior of a mosque with heavy black marks staining a wall corner.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 26 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staining
Noun
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The ultra-lightweight formula masks discoloration without settling into fine lines.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
1 Feb. 2026
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Both chlorine bleach and oxygen bleach will oxidize iron, causing yellow or red discoloration.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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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
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In the bowels of the arena on Tuesday, two workers were painting a hallway.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
4 Feb. 2026
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Instead, embrace a uniform look by painting your trim and ceilings the same color as your walls.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
4 Feb. 2026
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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
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Use room-darkening shades and blackout curtains to prevent light from seeping in to interrupt your shut-eye.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2026
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The moon's outsized profiles appear subtly warped by their proximity to the horizon and the dark silhouettes of lunar maria (seas) can be picked out darkening its surface, where ancient lava once flowed into impact basins billions of years ago.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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What was once an elegant, albeit limited interface, has evolved into a highly customizable menu with a sleek, new Liquid Glass design language, free icon and widget placement options, and color-tinting elements that rival those seen on Android.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 Nov. 2025
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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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Keep them in reserve as a sleep sock to ward off icy toes and prevent sweat and skin oils from dirtying your down sleeping bag.—
Adam Roy,
Outside,
28 Dec. 2025
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Amazon shoppers are also going after this top-selling nonstick frying pan that’s great for eggs, chicken breasts, and other hard-to-flip foods, as well as this immersion blender that can churn soups and sauces into a creamy texture without dirtying another vessel.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
28 Nov. 2025
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While photography was strictly off limits in certain creative hubs to avoid spoiling unannounced figurines currently in development, the atmosphere on-site remained incredibly jovial.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2026
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Winter Storm Fern is already spoiling weekend travel plans for Charlotte airport passengers, with a forecast of snow, sleet, and freezing rain looming over the state.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Staining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staining. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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