1
as in to describe
to give a representation or account of in words
the description painted a perfect image of the sun setting over the ocean
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2
as in to stain
to give color or a different color to
I've decided to paint the bathroom walls purple
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as in makeup
preparations intended to beautify the face
after the play was over, the actress emerged to greet her fans with paint still on her face
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Recent Examples of paint
Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
One key difference is that more curbs will steadily be painted red, which would seem to make citations less frequent in coming years.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
Francisco Lahoz, PC Magazine, 31 May 2025
The exterior sports a two-tone paint job, with the bulk of the body done up in Medium Goldenrod and the top in cream.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 May 2025
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Verb
However, not all polling data paints a negative picture.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
One key difference is that more curbs will steadily be painted red, which would seem to make citations less frequent in coming years.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2025
Noun
All color variants have the same internal PCB and are available for the same price regardless of their paint jobs.
—Francisco Lahoz, PC Magazine, 31 May 2025
The exterior sports a two-tone paint job, with the bulk of the body done up in Medium Goldenrod and the top in cream.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paint
Verb
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And that's just the juiciest of the various cases described in a new paper published in the journal Criminal Law Forum.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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Hatfield did not say whether San Diego Pride had changed Kehlani’s contract as Gloria described.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Outside, people were returning from the aid hub, mostly empty-handed, while empty flour bags stained with blood lay on the ground.—
Mohammad Jahjouh,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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The doors to several apartments on the first floor remained stained with the victims’ bloody handprints Saturday.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Think about it alongside the popular narrative about immigrants from south of the border crossing into the U.S. to vote in the U.S. and allegedly change the makeup of our nation.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Working with her makeup artist of five years, Marquis Ward, the actress felt most confident in a look that allowed her skin to breathe and show off her natural freckles.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
11 June 2025
Verb
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McDaniel and Schefter have portrayed Smith’s situation somewhat differently, subtly so, over the past two weeks.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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The non-Cuomo alternative candidates have sometimes portrayed Mamdani as green and unrealistic.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
12 June 2025
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A bit of nostalgia also colors their upcoming live shows, as the six-week tour will spotlight openers The Coral Reefer Band, the beloved touring and recording outfit of Jimmy Buffett, who died in 2023.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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It's advised to find a viewing area that's far away from city lights and other forms of light pollution that have the potential to drown out the hues that color the night.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Administration officials have also depicted Abrego Garcia, a sheet metal apprentice, as a violent criminal, accusing him—without proof—of being affiliated with MS-13.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
7 June 2025
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Or the controversy over the stereotypically demeaning roles Black actors depicted.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
Verb
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However, atmospheric conditions near the horizon at moonrise or moonset may tint the moon with a subtle orange hue.—
Kate Nalepinski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 June 2025
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No one appeared to be in the driver’s seat, but someone appeared to be in the front passenger’s seat, while the rear windows were tinted.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
10 June 2025
Verb
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Script is by mega TV producer Taylor Sheridan, who was commissioned by Warner Bros prior to his current overall deal with Paramount, with the latter granting Taylor’s request to render services, within Paramount’s exclusive window.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
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After the blaring siren was rendered silent in Florida’s 6-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, the horn will be ready and in full force for Game 4 on Thursday at Amerant Bank Arena.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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“Paint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paint. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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