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
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
To further prevent obvious staining, choose darker flooring that won't show mud and dirt as easily.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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IEEE Spectrum,
5 Mar. 2026
Using chemical imaging techniques, researchers attempted to determine whether the staining was intentional or accidental.
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Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
Critically, the ancient teeth from betel nut chewers are distinguishable because of red staining.
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Elizabeth Rayne,
ArsTechnica,
19 Aug. 2025
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Natural stone can be more involved; it should be sealed before grouting and can require upkeep to protect against staining.
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Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
Inside, wear regular work gloves or thin, plastic gloves for staining and refinishing.
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Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
Refinishing the patio floor, re-staining a deck, or repainting old furniture can refresh a patio with minimal effort.
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Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
9 June 2026
Eating their finger-staining orange snacks.
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Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Wooden chairs may require more upkeep, including washing, staining or oiling.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
Enamel erosion makes teeth more susceptible to sensitivity, staining, and decay.
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Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2026
But staining showed no RNA or DNA molecules, indicating that the cells were definitely dead.
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Siddhant Pusdekar,
Quanta Magazine,
1 June 2026
Noun
However, if the staining is heavy or set-in, use 1/4 cup of powder per gallon of water.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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
Critically, the ancient teeth from betel nut chewers are distinguishable because of red staining.
—
Elizabeth Rayne,
ArsTechnica,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
Sealing the grout keeps foods from staining it.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Natural stone can be more involved; it should be sealed before grouting and can require upkeep to protect against staining.
—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
Inside, wear regular work gloves or thin, plastic gloves for staining and refinishing.
—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
Refinishing the patio floor, re-staining a deck, or repainting old furniture can refresh a patio with minimal effort.
—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
9 June 2026
Eating their finger-staining orange snacks.
—
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Wooden chairs may require more upkeep, including washing, staining or oiling.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
Enamel erosion makes teeth more susceptible to sensitivity, staining, and decay.
—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2026
But staining showed no RNA or DNA molecules, indicating that the cells were definitely dead.
—
Siddhant Pusdekar,
Quanta Magazine,
1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staining
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Some of our go-to eye serums are marked down for Prime Day, too, including the COSRX Snail Mucin Peptide Under Eye Cream, which features snail mucin, peptides, and niacinamide to even out discoloration and soothe puffy areas.
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Watch for Signs of Pests and Disease Roses are prone to pests such as spider mites, whose symptoms can include discoloration or dark spots on foliage.
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Lined with live oaks and old-fashioned, busy storefronts, this artsy town on the Gulf of Mexico has no commercial development marring its shoreline.
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In Strasbourg, groups of Palace supporters clashed among themselves in a square in the city centre, marring the occasion.
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Until 1813, the Raphael Loggia was open to the elements and suffered damage from rain and exposure, said Paolo Violini, in charge of painting restoration at the Vatican Museums.
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In Idaho, vistas of the Smoky Mountains rising above alpine lakes look like a Bob Ross painting come to life.
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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.
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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.
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Today, the skies seem to be darkening once again.
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One brush fire from the summer storm then split into two, and the raging flames sent plumes of black smoke upward, darkening the skies for miles and fouling the air.
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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.
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Consider tinting your brows one to two shades darker than your new hair color for a cohesive look.
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With the help of your Instant Pot, spaghetti and meatballs come together in under an hour without dirtying multiple dishes.
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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.
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Color Changes Foods can darken or brown slightly from exposure to oxygen rather than spoiling.
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Mbappé and his teammates were inefficient to start, with poor touches spoiling attacks in and out of the box.
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“Staining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staining. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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