as in discoloration
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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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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
Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
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
Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Wooden chairs may require more upkeep, including washing, staining or oiling.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Consider sanding and staining the wood, or at least providing a sealant, to help protect against the elements.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026
Enamel erosion makes teeth more susceptible to sensitivity, staining, and decay.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 June 2026
Plan your deck staining project for the spring or fall when the temperatures are not too hot or too cold.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
But staining showed no RNA or DNA molecules, indicating that the cells were definitely dead.
—Siddhant Pusdekar, Quanta Magazine, 1 June 2026
Not when there are droplets of dark red blood staining the stone slabs trailing away from the front door of her desert home.
—Howard Blum, Air Mail, 30 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
Noun
To further prevent obvious staining, choose darker flooring that won't show mud and dirt as easily.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
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 a dry microfiber cloth to thoroughly dry the surface right away, as standing water can seep into the pores of the stone and cause staining or dullness over time.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Wooden chairs may require more upkeep, including washing, staining or oiling.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Consider sanding and staining the wood, or at least providing a sealant, to help protect against the elements.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026
Enamel erosion makes teeth more susceptible to sensitivity, staining, and decay.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 3 June 2026
Plan your deck staining project for the spring or fall when the temperatures are not too hot or too cold.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
But staining showed no RNA or DNA molecules, indicating that the cells were definitely dead.
—Siddhant Pusdekar, Quanta Magazine, 1 June 2026
Not when there are droplets of dark red blood staining the stone slabs trailing away from the front door of her desert home.
—Howard Blum, Air Mail, 30 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staining
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Some residents had complained about discoloration, sediment, odors and health concerns.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Clemente suggests looking out for frayed or damaged cords, cracked plugs, unusual warmth, buzzing noises, burning smells, or discoloration around outlets.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
9 June 2026
Verb
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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
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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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On summer breaks from university, Gilmore also worked at the port, painting buildings, shoveling coal on a steamship and crewing on harbor boats.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Quinta Dos Capinhas offers tastings and wine safaris, while the family-run Quinta Do Canhoto offers picnics, tastings, and even painting classes.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 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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Ever since her father left the fort almost a whole season ago, walking off into the darkening blue hills with both his hounds, never to return, her mother has taken to these long and aimless searches, sometimes with Brith and sometimes without.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Its trio, a lonely fox-deer, an axolotl apprentice healer and a red panda Viking, travel through a darkening natural world as the series folds identity, belonging and environmental crisis.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
1 June 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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The sheets will absorb excess moisture, which will prevent your fruits and veggies spoiling quickly.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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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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“Staining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staining. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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