1
as in blots
a mark of guilt or disgrace
the stain of this cowardly act would haunt him for the rest of his career
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as in taints
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 paints
to give color or a different color to
stained the table to look like cherry
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3
as in smudges
to make dirty
oil stained his work pants
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Recent Examples of stains
New Atlas,
24 June 2026
The lids are made with Rubbermaid’s BPA-free StainShield plastic, which resists odors and stains without warping in the dishwasher.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Ceiling water stains can signal serious issues like roof leaks, plumbing problems, or poor ventilation.
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Helen Andriatsitohaina,
The Spruce,
24 June 2026
Le Creuset’s colorful enamel exterior resists chipping and cracking, while the smooth interior helps food caramelize beautifully, minimizes sticking, and stands up well to stains.
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Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
The ProLeap system handles thresholds and room transitions that stop other robots cold, 35,000Pa of suction with anti-tangle brush technology tackles carpets and pet hair, and dual omni-scrub mopping with hot water takes care of stubborn floor stains.
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Victoria Song,
The Verge,
22 June 2026
The Spot+Scrub accurately detects stains with AI and a small camera and LiDAR to process your home's floors.
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Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
22 June 2026
Ahead, a cleaning professional and an appliance expert detail how to safely lift stains to keep your oven's door clear, inviting, and scratch-free.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
That extra molecule, according to the Cleveland Clinic, kills bacteria and removes stains.
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Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
What Sacks doesn’t get is that by financing and diplomatically supporting Israel, our country makes the crimes of the Israeli government possible, which stains America’s reputation in the world and drains our Treasury.
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Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Every failure of the state now stains the turban as well as the uniform.
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Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
The piercing doesn't necessarily damage the trees, but their excrement, which is high in sugar, stains the trees and blocks photosynthesis, which eventually suffocates the trees, the researchers said.
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Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
9 Feb. 2026
Season with salt and lots of pepper and bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking often, until the turmeric stains the mixture a wonderful golden color and the liquid starts to steam, about 3 minutes.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Nov. 2025
Blood still regularly stains the floors of the Coliseum’s rings.
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Vann R. Newkirk Ii,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
Textra 11 Apex is not trying to replace a heavy-duty carpet extractor, and Fanttik is clear that it is not intended for stubborn, set-in stains or pet hair removal.
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New Atlas,
24 June 2026
The lids are made with Rubbermaid’s BPA-free StainShield plastic, which resists odors and stains without warping in the dishwasher.
—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
Ceiling water stains can signal serious issues like roof leaks, plumbing problems, or poor ventilation.
—
Helen Andriatsitohaina,
The Spruce,
24 June 2026
Le Creuset’s colorful enamel exterior resists chipping and cracking, while the smooth interior helps food caramelize beautifully, minimizes sticking, and stands up well to stains.
—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
The ProLeap system handles thresholds and room transitions that stop other robots cold, 35,000Pa of suction with anti-tangle brush technology tackles carpets and pet hair, and dual omni-scrub mopping with hot water takes care of stubborn floor stains.
—
Victoria Song,
The Verge,
22 June 2026
The Spot+Scrub accurately detects stains with AI and a small camera and LiDAR to process your home's floors.
—
Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
22 June 2026
Ahead, a cleaning professional and an appliance expert detail how to safely lift stains to keep your oven's door clear, inviting, and scratch-free.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
That extra molecule, according to the Cleveland Clinic, kills bacteria and removes stains.
—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Verb
When that protective finish gets damaged, the toilet actually stains easier and is harder to keep clean over time.
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Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
What Sacks doesn’t get is that by financing and diplomatically supporting Israel, our country makes the crimes of the Israeli government possible, which stains America’s reputation in the world and drains our Treasury.
—
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Every failure of the state now stains the turban as well as the uniform.
—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
The piercing doesn't necessarily damage the trees, but their excrement, which is high in sugar, stains the trees and blocks photosynthesis, which eventually suffocates the trees, the researchers said.
—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
9 Feb. 2026
Season with salt and lots of pepper and bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking often, until the turmeric stains the mixture a wonderful golden color and the liquid starts to steam, about 3 minutes.
—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Nov. 2025
Blood still regularly stains the floors of the Coliseum’s rings.
—
Vann R. Newkirk Ii,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stains
Noun
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Dabbing the cloth in rubbing alcohol, working away the dirty blots on the glass, waiting for the haze in my head to focus, and a new line to come to me.
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One of the few blots on last summer’s Leeds copybook.
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In addition to fiber, raspberries contain an array of antioxidants, including vitamin C and anthocyanins, which are plant pigments that give these berries their bright color.
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The handcrafted Baked Collection features intense pigments whipped into a decadent cream, then baked on terracotta tiles into a powder to ripen color vibrancy -- a feast for eyes, cheeks, lips, and face in vibrant, weightless colors with all-day wear.
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That’s been an idiotic trope for too long — that participating in the business side of it taints you.
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The sarcasm taints the question but doesn’t invalidate it.
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Nobody travels to matches, paints their face, or organizes a game-day event purely for the final score of a single game.
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Also to work with the masterful Declan Quinn who paints with light as our DP.
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Cleaning dirt and smudges off window glass helps sunlight penetrate into your home and will boost the amount of light that’s available to your houseplants.
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Dim sunlight smudges skies for only a few hours in the depth of winter.
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The whole project ties together as a powerful critique of modern mental health stigmas and sexism, as history's witch hunts were byproducts of multiple layers of prejudice and misunderstanding.
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Social-media platforms are filled with short-form videos that clumsily grapple with stigmas surrounding height supremacy.
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The dyes have previously been allowed under FDA regulations and oversight.
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According to the Grüns website, the gummies are plant-based and vegan, with no gluten, dairy, nuts, synthetic sweeteners or synthetic dyes.
Verb
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In the film, Cady also poisons the family dog, Benjamin.
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The bait poisons the entire colony, including the queen, so no new ants can be produced.
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“Stains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stains. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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