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
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
Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
Foods like tomato sauce and chocolate can cause staining if they aren't wiped up right away.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
No juice being flung across your counter and staining your clothes.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 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
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
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
Noun
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
Holevich adds that cleaning these surfaces promptly will help prevent long-term staining and lingering odors.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
Foods like tomato sauce and chocolate can cause staining if they aren't wiped up right away.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
No juice being flung across your counter and staining your clothes.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staining
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However, most apple juices available for purchase have vitamin C added as ascorbic acid, an antioxidant that prevents discoloration and improves the juice's shelf life.—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Verywell Health,
8 Jan. 2026
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The stained clothes should be washed as soon as possible to help prevent discoloration or fading from the salty chemicals.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
8 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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Lately, home decorators are painting walls, trim, and ceilings in one bold hue.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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The first segment of the book is devoted to Lucie and to painting a realistic portrait of an adventurous — if messy and impulsive — young woman.—
Rebecca Hannigan,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 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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Add this set of room-darkening curtains to block light for a darker bedroom at night, or grab this fleece blanket to snuggle up with and add texture to a room.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
26 Dec. 2025
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Alternating between onion and potatoes when grating helps keep the potatoes from darkening.—
Joan Nathan,
Saveur,
4 Dec. 2025
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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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Butter crocks are designed with an air-tight seal and a separate space to store water at the bottom that prevents air from reaching the butter, which can lead to spoiling.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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There is also a fear in Cuba that the developments in Venezuela could cause a deterioration of the quality of life because of power issues, including with spoiling food, trash and mosquitoes.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
4 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Staining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staining. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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