as in smearing
to rub an oily or sticky substance over
besmeared the napkin with jelly
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In 2012, the gossip site Gawker, infamous for smearing conservative activists, published embarrassing footage of Hogan that had been secretly recorded and had no legitimate news value.—
George Harris,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026 -
The pigment lasts all day without smearing.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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But bond markets are painting a different picture — and the growing divergence is ringing alarm bells for some investors.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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McCra claimed that this was caused by his sister painting birdhouses red.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
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In the past few weeks, massive amounts of sargassum have washed up on the shores of the Yucatan Peninsula, coating beaches in Cancun, Mexico.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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Because coating formulas are proprietary, companies are not required to disclose every ingredient used in the blend.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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“Besmearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/besmearing. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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