as in to stain
to make dirty
she accidentally smudged her collar with the lipstick
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as in stain
a mark of guilt or disgrace
the president's spouse must not have the slightest smudge of scandal
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Recent Examples of smudge
M. David Stone,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
The school's statement said the receipt supporting the claim of the fake cigars had the time and date smudged out.
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Ryan Canfield Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
The hit was a small smudge on Bruins ace Taylor Tinsley’s line, finishing with two strikeouts and three hits across the five innings.
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Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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Verb
Very much on the plus side, the output can't smudge, doesn't scratch easily, is almost impossible to tear, and is virtually impervious to water, so high scores for survivability.
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M. David Stone,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
The school's statement said the receipt supporting the claim of the fake cigars had the time and date smudged out.
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Ryan Canfield Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
The formula is transfer-resistant, waterproof and smudge-resistant, helping makeup maintain its appearance through long days.
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Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
The hit was a small smudge on Bruins ace Taylor Tinsley’s line, finishing with two strikeouts and three hits across the five innings.
—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smudge
Verb
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Semi-sheer, marbled accent nails look like they’ve been stained with blackberry juice.
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Dressing up for warmer weather can be a challenge since plush fabrics like silk can easily stain and aren’t as breathable.
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The prosecutor’s subjective good faith does not cure the retaliatory taint.
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There’s a purity here, the course free from the taint of bureaucracy governing so much of the academy.
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The spoon even comes with measuring lines for a teaspoon and tablespoon, saving you from having to dirty another utensil.
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But as filming continued, Pidgeon appeared to dirty her butter blond with caramel and chocolate shades similar to Bessette-Kennedy’s, thanks to stylist Kari Hill.
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Dabbing the cloth in rubbing alcohol, working away the dirty blots on the glass, waiting for the haze in my head to focus, and a new line to come to me.
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Allow the garment to soak for 2 to 3 minutes, then remove it from the detergent solution and blot with a white paper towel or cloth.
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The kernels should develop dark golden spots without becoming overly blackened.
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One of the daily specials, a creamy risotto accented with a bold red pepper puree and blackened shrimp, caught my eye and satisfied my cravings for something comforting.
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“Smudge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smudge. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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