as in sprinkling
to mark with small spots especially unevenly
marble the paper with several different dyes to get a striking effect
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Common methods to combat the odor included washing the shoes and drying them in the sun; using spray deodorant; or sprinkling the shoes with an antibacterial powder.—
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Under the post that included romantic and silly shots of Neeson sprinkling some popcorn over her head, Joely left a string of red heart emojis in the comments section.—
Jen Juneau,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Wood filler is the best choice for repairing large, deep gouges, but usually requires staining.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Dental Hygiene Products Ingredients in some oral hygiene products can contribute to tooth staining.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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Jim Clash Today the beach is tranquil, with hotels and restaurants dotting the shoreline.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The image is etched in black and white, except for the red blood dotting the protestor’s sign.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
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And then manically dyeing my hair pink at the same time.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
23 Aug. 2025
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During the video, Ollie can be seen running around the sandy beach before spotting another dachshund.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Get ready for mountaintop vistas, glass lakes, and roaring waterfalls on the 10 best hikes for spotting fall foliage.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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Spider mites cause yellowing or stippling on the leaves.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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In my mind, that always meant at least a plane ride's worth of travel—me in safari gear, sunlight dappling through the canopy, and swinging vines overhead.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Marbling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marbling. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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