as in smeared
to rub an oily or sticky substance over
besmeared the napkin with jelly
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Tears and lemonade are spilled; mud and cake get smeared into the rug; confetti balloons are popped one by one, showering elated children in rainbow-paper flakes.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026 -
His nose is smeared with a white strip of sun cream.—
Molly Aitken,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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In solidarity, Celta’s players and fans painted their nails en masse for a subsequent clash with Rayo Vallecano.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Her nails, too, were on-theme, filed into a square shape and painted with a true, glossy onyx black shade.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Fresh white paint coated the bricks of what was once a small red-brick church where Qualls met his first wife.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Stir in Greek seasoning, thyme, and 1 teaspoon of the garlic powder; cook, stirring constantly, until beef is coated and fragrant, about 1 minute.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Besmeared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/besmeared. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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