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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as in blackening
to make dirty
oil stained his work pants
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Recent Examples of staining
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Ideally, they are planted in a large, open green space where the falling walnuts won’t cause damage, harm, or permanent staining.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
By harnessing a particle accelerator to generate extraordinarily bright, coherent X-rays, the team was able to capture high-resolution internal anatomy in seconds, without the lengthy staining or other preprocessing steps often required for soft-tissue contrast in standard lab scanners.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Mar. 2026
Using chemical imaging techniques, researchers attempted to determine whether the staining was intentional or accidental.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
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
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
And the incident was one of four mechanical problems with the LCS fleet in a year, staining the reputation of the ships’ reliability.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Another ended with lifeless bodies splayed out on the dance floor or slumped in their plates, their blood staining white tablecloths crimson.
—Judy Berman, Time, 27 May 2026
Boards with deep knife grooves, cracks, or staining should be replaced because damaged areas can continue to trap bacteria even after cleaning.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
Worse yet, the black olive tree caterpillar also feeds on these galls caused by the mites, accelerating staining through its droppings.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
Sometimes the warning sign is subtle staining — especially yellow or brown discoloration on walls or ceilings.
—Ryan Brennan
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Picture murmurations of starlings staining the sky like ink drops or flocks of sheep flowing like liquid.
—Quanta Magazine, 4 May 2026
The process involved stenciling all the pattern pieces, pre-staining them, and adding dragon skin silicone, a strong and stretchy mold material, which was painted with glue gel to give it that wet look.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 May 2026
Noun
Each of the 22 rays is represented in the primary somatosensory cortex by a distinct morphological module — a stripe of tissue identifiable under cytochrome oxidase staining, arranged in a pattern that mirrors the star’s geometry.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Ideally, they are planted in a large, open green space where the falling walnuts won’t cause damage, harm, or permanent staining.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
By harnessing a particle accelerator to generate extraordinarily bright, coherent X-rays, the team was able to capture high-resolution internal anatomy in seconds, without the lengthy staining or other preprocessing steps often required for soft-tissue contrast in standard lab scanners.
—IEEE Spectrum, 5 Mar. 2026
Using chemical imaging techniques, researchers attempted to determine whether the staining was intentional or accidental.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
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
Use place mats or tablecloths on your kitchen table to keep food spills, condensation from drinks, and utensils from marring or staining the surface.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
And the incident was one of four mechanical problems with the LCS fleet in a year, staining the reputation of the ships’ reliability.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Another ended with lifeless bodies splayed out on the dance floor or slumped in their plates, their blood staining white tablecloths crimson.
—Judy Berman, Time, 27 May 2026
Boards with deep knife grooves, cracks, or staining should be replaced because damaged areas can continue to trap bacteria even after cleaning.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 17 May 2026
Worse yet, the black olive tree caterpillar also feeds on these galls caused by the mites, accelerating staining through its droppings.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 14 May 2026
Sometimes the warning sign is subtle staining — especially yellow or brown discoloration on walls or ceilings.
—Ryan Brennan
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Picture murmurations of starlings staining the sky like ink drops or flocks of sheep flowing like liquid.
—Quanta Magazine, 4 May 2026
The process involved stenciling all the pattern pieces, pre-staining them, and adding dragon skin silicone, a strong and stretchy mold material, which was painted with glue gel to give it that wet look.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staining
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Replace bottles with damage, discoloration, or persistent mold for safe drinking.—
Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano,
The Spruce,
23 May 2026
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At the same time, avoid overheating stainless steel, which can cause scorching and discoloration.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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In Strasbourg, groups of Palace supporters clashed among themselves in a square in the city centre, marring the occasion.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Now, her engagement to the most influential eligible Commander in Gilead has been called off, marring her reputation.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
27 May 2026
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Pet Portraits Are In Greater Demand Cy Hundley has been drawing and painting animals professionally for 35 years.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The new turf will feature several elements that make Boise State unique, from marking the kickoff at the 35-yard lines with images of the state of Idaho to painting the 2- and 11-yard lines orange in honor of program legends Ashton Jeanty and Kellen Moore.—
Shaun Goodwin
May 25,
Idaho Statesman,
25 May 2026
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And Hanceville’s fate is as murky as the fog that pours in at night, blotting out buildings and blackening the road ahead.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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These tungsten atoms would then condense on the slightly cooler inside of the glass bulb, blackening it and dimming the light over time.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
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Firefighters were on the street hosing down the burning stacks of e-bikes, the live stream showed, and fire trucks were making their way through showers of sparks from fireworks being lit in the darkening Paris skies.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Moonrise will take place across North America in blue hour, when the sky is darkening but still retains color — perfect timing.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The atmosphere is lousy with the stuff, tinting the air a butterscotch color—except near the sun in the sky, where light scattering creates a blue aura that is best visible at sunset.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
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Consider tinting your brows one to two shades darker than your new hair color for a cohesive look.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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With the help of your Instant Pot, spaghetti and meatballs come together in under an hour without dirtying multiple dishes.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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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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Paige Bueckers scored 24 points and Azzi Fudd added 17 of her season-high 24 in the third quarter to lift the Dallas Wings to a 91-76 win over the New York Liberty on Sunday, spoiling the season debut of Sabrina Ionescu.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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Deep punctures can allow entry points for bacteria, so check your produce occasionally and use any bruised or damaged items early to keep them from spoiling.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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“Staining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staining. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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