discolor

verb

Definition of discolornext
as in to smudge

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Recent Examples of discolor While some people use vinegar to test silver, it isn't recommended for bullion coins because the acid can damage or discolor the surface. — Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 That being said, harsh chemical cleaners can cause the surface to crack or discolor over time, so mild soap and water are your best bet. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026 How to Deadhead Lilies Look for lily stems with flowers that have faded or are beginning to fade, discolor, or drop off. — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 21 July 2026 Additionally, any errant water drops that land on leaves are more likely to spread disease or discolor them during this time. — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for discolor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discolor
  1. smudge
  2. soil
  3. tarnish
  4. blacken
  5. smear
  6. pollute
  7. dirty
  8. stain
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  • Even the more dramatic elements like dark liner and smoky eyes are showing up smudged and diffused.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The screen also has a matte texture that reduces glare and doesn’t seem to easily smudge.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of smudge
Verb
  • Heavily soiled laundry like muddy workwear can also benefit from warmer water.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Three boxes of fries were found on the floor in the walk-in cooler, soiled with a mixture of water and raw chicken juice.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of soil
Verb
  • Both residents and politicians fear the court ruling would tarnish Kosovo's independence struggle.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
  • For one Kansas City coffee shop, a video tarnishing the establishment ended up being a blessing in disguise.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of tarnish
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  • Footage shot later at daybreak showed the house gutted, charred and blackened from the inside out.
    — Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Lines at Russian gas stations, crippled refineries, and images of burning oil depots blackening the sky lent credence to the narrative, as did blackouts and fuel shortages in Crimea.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of blacken
Verb
  • Following Tuesday’s baseline dust-up after a foul on Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson confronted a fan, leading Cloud to take to Threads and smear both the Indiana Fever organization and the spectator.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Sweat glistened on the white foundation smeared across her face.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of smear
Verb
  • That’s what the GOP does by deregulating and lowering environmental standards so energy companies can pollute our air and water with no regard for the citizens.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Open Mind was designed to show readers views that challenged the material polluting their feeds.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of pollute
Verb
  • To even wade into the arguments might dirty your hands, and mind.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Satisfy your lasagna craving without dirtying up a pile of dishes.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
Definition of dirty
Verb
  • Bookshelves are crammed with novels and almanacs, the wood boards of the ceilings stained dark in delicious contrast to the clean white walls and creamy linen furnishings.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The yellow color from the fenbendazole stained his white goatee.
    — Trisha Thadani Kirsten Potter Tanya Pérez Devin Murphy, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of stain

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“Discolor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discolor. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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