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as in describes
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 colors
to give color or a different color to
I've decided to paint the bathroom walls purple
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as in makeups
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 paints
Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
Some researchers have pointed out that NOVA paints with a pretty wide brush.
—Marisa McMillan, Outside, 14 Mar. 2026
If that paints a gloomy outlook, Newcastle do have good recent records at Nottingham Forest and Fulham.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Like his murals, for Norice the documentary paints an accurate picture of his life as an artist.
—Richard Guzman, Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
Hemani's lawyer, law professor Naz Ahmad of the City University of New York, paints a very different picture of her client.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
Along the northern border with Russia, the artist paints the name of his father’s hometown, ОМСК (Omsk), in gray letters with exit signs turning toward Kazakhstan.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
The retrospective paints a fuller picture of the man who famously turned a urinal into a sculpture and coined a whole new category, the readymade.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
Savings Are Being Depleted Faster Than Ever The MetLife research also paints a troubling picture for retirees who withdrew large lump sums from their retirement accounts.
—Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
For example, most of Asia’s naphtha – a chemical used in paints and cleaners comes – through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Independent Commodity Intelligence Services.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
Ford spent decades dumping hazardous waste, including paints, solvents, heavy metals, construction rubble and contaminated soil on the river floodplain into the 1960s, none of which was addressed when soils at Highland Bridge were cleaned to residential standards.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
Then, as the afternoon sunshine rakes across the river valley, the group will return to the Birdwing—where canvas and paints await, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
To ensure longevity and safety, opt for specialized bathroom paints.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
Lead, a heavy metal once common in products like pipes and paints, is a neurotoxin that can stunt children’s development, lower IQ scores and increase blood pressure in adults.
—Michael Phillis, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Protective coatings and paints are one of the most mature applications, especially in marine, industrial, automotive, and infrastructure settings, where self-healing layers can close micro-scratches and prevent corrosion.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
Key Takeaways Painting tile is an affordable option to replacing tile, but not all paints are recommended for heavy traffic or moisture.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
The interviews themselves are informative, but unobtrusive, and the while intimate footage of Frazier and Reynolds’ personal lives paints a slightly wider picture of their circumstances, their moods in the aftermath of their unfortunate digital breakthroughs is kept largely at an arm’s length.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
Some researchers have pointed out that NOVA paints with a pretty wide brush.
—Marisa McMillan, Outside, 14 Mar. 2026
If that paints a gloomy outlook, Newcastle do have good recent records at Nottingham Forest and Fulham.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Like his murals, for Norice the documentary paints an accurate picture of his life as an artist.
—Richard Guzman, Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
Hemani's lawyer, law professor Naz Ahmad of the City University of New York, paints a very different picture of her client.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 2 Mar. 2026
Along the northern border with Russia, the artist paints the name of his father’s hometown, ОМСК (Omsk), in gray letters with exit signs turning toward Kazakhstan.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
The retrospective paints a fuller picture of the man who famously turned a urinal into a sculpture and coined a whole new category, the readymade.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
Savings Are Being Depleted Faster Than Ever The MetLife research also paints a troubling picture for retirees who withdrew large lump sums from their retirement accounts.
—Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
The category of alternative paints has exploded, with a new low-VOC brand popping up seemingly every month.
—Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
For example, most of Asia’s naphtha – a chemical used in paints and cleaners comes – through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Independent Commodity Intelligence Services.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 Mar. 2026
Ford spent decades dumping hazardous waste, including paints, solvents, heavy metals, construction rubble and contaminated soil on the river floodplain into the 1960s, none of which was addressed when soils at Highland Bridge were cleaned to residential standards.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
Then, as the afternoon sunshine rakes across the river valley, the group will return to the Birdwing—where canvas and paints await, according to a news release.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
To ensure longevity and safety, opt for specialized bathroom paints.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
Lead, a heavy metal once common in products like pipes and paints, is a neurotoxin that can stunt children’s development, lower IQ scores and increase blood pressure in adults.
—Michael Phillis, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Protective coatings and paints are one of the most mature applications, especially in marine, industrial, automotive, and infrastructure settings, where self-healing layers can close micro-scratches and prevent corrosion.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
Key Takeaways Painting tile is an affordable option to replacing tile, but not all paints are recommended for heavy traffic or moisture.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paints
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Gonzalez describes him as serious, pensive, charming and easy to like.—
Vanessa Murdock,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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That plan describes a roadway overmatched by the Treasure Valley’s western spread — what was essentially a rural highway to market now swallowed by cities.—
Mark Dee
March 17,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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The foliage shifts colors with the seasons, emerging bright red in spring then taking on a deep green hue during the summer months before shifting to burgundy in fall and winter.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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Musicians live really complicated lives — performing late at night, for instance, colors your day-to-day existence.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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And although Crocs does not report revenue for specific product lines including special makeups and the EXP models, Foglia said collaborations remain an important part of the brand’s product strategy and are driving strong consumer engagement.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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An 11-member Multi-Ethnic Committee sends two reports a year on its schools’ ethnic and racial makeups to a federal judge.—
Milla Surjadi,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Through his personal story, the film portrays with honesty and strength the process through which a person redefines his life, identity and boundaries after a profound overturn of events, reminding us that the real strength often lies beneath the surface.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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As Andrew hires a lawyer (Denzel Washington) to sue his former employer for discrimination, Hanks movingly portrays a man fighting for his life in a society that fears and loathes him.—
Devan Coggan,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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Turmeric tints the cream an almost glowing gold, and a heap of sharp white cheddar melts straight into the mix, giving it both body and tang.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Nov. 2025
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Anyone who tints or colors their hair knows all about this.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
21 Aug. 2025
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The second place award went to two artists who collaborated on one piece that depicts a barn owl — Phoenix Nelson and her close friend Tayler Brown, who are both 17-year-old juniors at Ramona High School.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The film captivatingly depicts the physicians’ efforts to treat the victims of genocide while raising their voices as citizens against their own government.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This information is conveyed by a hilariously avant-garde Poulter, playing the store’s manager, who dyes his hair to match each monochromatic scheme and hides his nefariousness behind a company policy that requires techno music to be played at maximum volume at all times.—
Jada Yuan,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Colored smoke, such as the green plumes, are typically only colorful due to a chemical that dyes the smoke and is not considered more dangerous.—
Minneapolis Star Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The film, based on a true story that became a media sensation in the '80s, never renders a definitive judgment on von Bülow (who was acquitted in court), leaving him an indelible enigma that Irons teases but never tells.—
Devan Coggan,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
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An unnoticed protrusion on the floor she’s dragged across renders her injury considerably worse, turning temporary acute discomfort into a real medical emergency.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Paints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paints. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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