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
Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
Similarly, mold that is not treated may spread into and through the wall or ceiling and causing new staining to appear months or even weeks later.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 27 Jan. 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
Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
Be sure to rinse thoroughly to avoid staining, as this formula will transfer if left behind.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
This is particularly important when dealing with a couch that does not have machine washable cushion covers as staining and discoloration could be more of a problem.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Novel staining technique Zankowski’s team used traceable silver and bromine markers to tag cellulose- and latex-derived binders in anodes.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
Nancy Guthrie had been missing less than three days when family members and reporters, and even an Amazon delivery worker, could be seen wandering onto her property, with drops of her blood still staining the front entryway.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
In fact, her bootcut, light-wash jeans even have a hint of (intentional) dirt staining on the front for that lived-in, rugged look.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
In one of them, iron-rich spring water flows through a row of apertures in a stone retaining wall, staining it over time with rust-red residue.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Another option is to use a straw for drinking the liquid, which can help bypass the teeth and prevent staining.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
Using chemical imaging techniques, researchers attempted to determine whether the staining was intentional or accidental.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 Feb. 2026
Similarly, mold that is not treated may spread into and through the wall or ceiling and causing new staining to appear months or even weeks later.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 27 Jan. 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
Too much moisture can seep into cracks, causing swelling, staining, or warping.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
Be sure to rinse thoroughly to avoid staining, as this formula will transfer if left behind.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2026
This is particularly important when dealing with a couch that does not have machine washable cushion covers as staining and discoloration could be more of a problem.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
Novel staining technique Zankowski’s team used traceable silver and bromine markers to tag cellulose- and latex-derived binders in anodes.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
Nancy Guthrie had been missing less than three days when family members and reporters, and even an Amazon delivery worker, could be seen wandering onto her property, with drops of her blood still staining the front entryway.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
In fact, her bootcut, light-wash jeans even have a hint of (intentional) dirt staining on the front for that lived-in, rugged look.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
In one of them, iron-rich spring water flows through a row of apertures in a stone retaining wall, staining it over time with rust-red residue.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Another option is to use a straw for drinking the liquid, which can help bypass the teeth and prevent staining.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staining
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This is particularly important when dealing with a couch that does not have machine washable cushion covers as staining and discoloration could be more of a problem.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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Expensive; may chip easily This deep purple-red reflects light, softening the appearance of veins, sunspots and discoloration.—
Taryn Brooke,
Glamour,
16 Feb. 2026
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The demoralizing graffiti marring the main entrance to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 360 Lenox Ave.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
12 Feb. 2026
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Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate, along with Detroit’s Isaiah Stewart and Jalen Duren, were ejected for fighting, marring what was an intriguing game between the top team in the Eastern Conference and the one featuring the NBA’s longest current win streak.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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Slok cited a slew of academic studies on AI and productivity, painting a contradictory picture about the utility of the technology.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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In addition, Granite Construction Company will make improvements to adjacent taxiways, upgrading lighting and painting new striping and markings.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 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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Look out for the dark forms of Mare Crisium and Mare Fecunditatis darkening the sunlit wedge of Earth's satellite, which formed when ancient lava flows flooded networks of impact craters before hardening many millions of years ago.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Smoke from the fire could be seen from miles away, darkening the sky.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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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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Much of the damage that the larger amount would cause, especially the impact on the pond and spoiling the preserve, would still happen under the new plan.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
12 Feb. 2026
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Petrecca was thrust into the commentary role, replacing Auro Bulbarelli, who removed himself after spoiling the surprise arrival of Mattarella aboard one of the city’s trams.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Staining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staining. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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