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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as in discoloration
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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
Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Tips To Keep Your Towels Mascara-Free The best way to keep makeup from staining towels is by thoroughly removing the makeup first.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Address any spills in your sink right away to reduce the opportunity for staining.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Deck Staining Tips When temperatures are mild, conditions are dry, and there is no wind in the forecast, follow these staining tips to ensure the best results when staining your deck.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
After victims were taken inside the hospital, photos taken by an employee of the Gaza Ministry of Health show blood staining multiple floors of the stairwell.
—Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Any minor spills have come out with a wet cloth, no issues with staining.
—Melissa Maria, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2025
Before painting or staining, an orbital sander can make quick work of rough surfaces.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Using the direct fluorescent antibody (DFA) staining technique, this photomicrograph depicts the histopathologic characteristics associated with a case of amebic meningoencephalitis due to Naegleria fowleri parasites.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
Noun
Dental Hygiene Products Ingredients in some oral hygiene products can contribute to tooth staining.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Tips To Keep Your Towels Mascara-Free The best way to keep makeup from staining towels is by thoroughly removing the makeup first.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Address any spills in your sink right away to reduce the opportunity for staining.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Deck Staining Tips When temperatures are mild, conditions are dry, and there is no wind in the forecast, follow these staining tips to ensure the best results when staining your deck.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
After victims were taken inside the hospital, photos taken by an employee of the Gaza Ministry of Health show blood staining multiple floors of the stairwell.
—Gianluca Mezzofiore, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2025
Any minor spills have come out with a wet cloth, no issues with staining.
—Melissa Maria, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2025
Before painting or staining, an orbital sander can make quick work of rough surfaces.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Using the direct fluorescent antibody (DFA) staining technique, this photomicrograph depicts the histopathologic characteristics associated with a case of amebic meningoencephalitis due to Naegleria fowleri parasites.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staining
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Boston comes in with three straight losses marring otherwise agreeable vibes.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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Three Bulgarians were suspected of painting red hands on Paris’ Holocaust Memorial in May 2024, with the Paris prosecutor suggesting Russia was behind the crime.—
Saskya Vandoorne,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Following his return from Iraq for his second deployment, while living in California, Villareal got into painting motorcycles.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Sep. 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
Noun
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Inspect for water stains, discoloration or mud, including in the engine, trunk area and interior.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Trauma An injury to the tooth can lead to yellow or gray discoloration.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the bigger picture for Iran’s oil revenue is darkening as other potential buyers hang back.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
14 Sep. 2025
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Flowers are typically pale blue to lavender, darkening along the midrib and toward the tip of each petal.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Celebrating the start of New York Fashion Week, both actresses arrived at the Central Park Boathouse for the Veuve Clicquot dinner hosted by Jacquemus designer Simon Porte with the same copper hair coloring.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Her attraction to coloring books presaged her minimal style.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Without spoiling the actual ending, you guys do not die.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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Without spoiling anyone’s fate, suffice to say the movie ends on a cliffhanger, as a favorite character teeters between life and death.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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And then manically dyeing my hair pink at the same time.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Staining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staining. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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