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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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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
Amy Gordon, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
But the moment could be the exclamation point on an unexpected mainstream return if Charli emerges from Grammy night as the biggest winner and paints the ceremony Brat-green.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2025
Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 2 Feb. 2025
Want to change that backsplash, paint that wall or revamp your closet?
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Feast your eyes on Yauco From the rows of buildings painted in the same pattern to the vibrant murals scattered all over town, the southern town of Yauco is covered by more than 60 works of art thanks to the Yaucromatic Project.
—Amy Gordon, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
But the moment could be the exclamation point on an unexpected mainstream return if Charli emerges from Grammy night as the biggest winner and paints the ceremony Brat-green.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2025
Noun
The only option on the test SUV is the special paint for $650.
—Tony Leopardo, The Mercury News, 2 Feb. 2025
Want to change that backsplash, paint that wall or revamp your closet?
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paint
Verb
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Neal Bluestein, Boca Raton Shameful mass deportations The new administration’s brutal deportation plan is appalling and heartbreaking in too many ways to describe.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2025
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Those terms, to a large degree, describe Mark Williams.—
Jovan Buha,
The Athletic,
6 Feb. 2025
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Wear gloves while cleaning or handling chemicals (such as formaldehyde) that could cause reactions or staining in the nails. Perform regular maintenance on manicures.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2025
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After slicing and staining their samples, the researchers then slid them under a microscope to measure their growth rings, as well as their blue rings.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
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Then, add to your makeup lineup with products from Dibs Beauty and Benefit Cosmetics.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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Discover new workout ideas, healthy-eating recipes, makeup looks, skin-care advice, the best beauty products and tips, trends, and more from SELF.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
31 Jan. 2025
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James Norton has been tapped to portray Ormund Hightower in Season 3 of HBO‘s House of the Dragon, Deadline has learned.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
31 Jan. 2025
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Wilson portrays a meteorologist, who is telling viewers about a powerful whirlwind that is ripping through (tour stop) cities across the U.S., while Ernest and Muscadine Bloodline portray fellow newscasters/weathermen impacted by the whirlwind.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 2025
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Click the link below to download — you will be prompted to log in or create an account to access the coloring page Download our Chiefs coloring page featuring Crocky J and Carson Steele.—
Neil Nakahodo,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2025
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On a corner of Post Street in downtown San Jose, a small shop brightly colored with pink and orange walls displays feminine drawings, candles shaped like cakes and trinkets.—
Autumn Alvarez,
The Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2025
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The mentorship depicted onscreen mirrors the cultural norm for elders across Black communities who collectively guide youth, while not solely relying on the educational systems to teach their kids about life and history.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
6 Feb. 2025
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Moreover, Mobile isn’t depicted as a backward town.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
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Glossy lip products had a big moment last year, and Chang was not immune to the hype—though instead of the popular glosses and tinted balms that went viral stateside, Chang fell in love with the Korean makeup brand Amuse’s Dew Tint.—
Annie Blay,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2025
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Divide in batches, and tint each with a different color of pastel food coloring, if desired.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Jan. 2025
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The peace officers began to render medical aid to Enrique Gomeztangle and called for additional emergency medical personnel.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
31 Jan. 2025
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Now, some are not being paid for millions of dollars’ worth of services already rendered, the aid industry source said.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Paint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paint. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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