1
as in blots
a mark of guilt or disgrace
the stain of this cowardly act would haunt him for the rest of his career
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1
as in taints
to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable
her poor choice of companions stained her reputation somewhat
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2
as in paints
to give color or a different color to
stained the table to look like cherry
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3
as in smudges
to make dirty
oil stained his work pants
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Recent Examples of stains
Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
How To Remove Deodorant Stains As with most stains, speed is your best friend.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Reusable diaper liners are fabric pads that help prevent stains in cloth diapers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
Detectives found blood stains on the front driver’s seat, as well as on the interior of the front driver’s side door, the affidavit states.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Soiled, Moldy, or Infested Items Clothing or furniture that smells of mildew, has visible stains, or has been stored in a rodent- or insect-infested environment should be discarded, never donated.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
The rug is suitable for high-traffic areas and is designed with durability in mind, with low-pile fabric that doesn’t shed and resists stains.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
How To Remove Deodorant Stains As with most stains, speed is your best friend.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Reusable diaper liners are fabric pads that help prevent stains in cloth diapers.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
Detectives found blood stains on the front driver’s seat, as well as on the interior of the front driver’s side door, the affidavit states.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Soiled, Moldy, or Infested Items Clothing or furniture that smells of mildew, has visible stains, or has been stored in a rodent- or insect-infested environment should be discarded, never donated.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
Blood still regularly stains the floors of the Coliseum’s rings.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stains
Noun
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Adding mist was achieved by using a makeup brush to allow the lightest layer of pigments to dry on contact.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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When applied with a small contour brush, the blurred pigments can also chisel cheekbones and sculpt jawlines in a completely natural way.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While moderate by Western standards, such sentiments remain anathema to Thailand’s ruling elite, and judging by the fate of the progressive movement’s previous leadership, Natthaphong knows any intention to reform this paramount institution paints an enormous target on his back.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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Fiscal policy paints a similar picture.—
Bob Haber,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Dim sunlight smudges skies for only a few hours in the depth of winter.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This helps prevent dyes from breaking down from the solution.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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Free of sulfates, fragrances, and dyes, the Gentle Hydrating Shampoo & Conditioner won’t disrupt your scalp’s barrier.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This process colors the planet’s sky permanently pink.—
Joel S. Levine,
The Conversation,
8 Sep. 2025
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And a new report from the same source suggests what colors the cases for the iPhone 17 Pro will include.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The stigmas of the mother-son relationship belong to a bygone world.—
Sam Sussman
September 16,
Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
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The National Alliance on Mental Health said barriers to services based on socioeconomic backgrounds, stigmas surrounding mental health and provider bias can cause inequalities in care and lead to misdiagnosis or people not receiving care at all.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Deadly holiday weekend mars broad crime drop The back-and-forth followed a Labor Day weekend of deadly violence in Chicago worse than in the previous two years, with seven people shot to death, according to preliminary Chicago Police Department reports.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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Valuing a project at cost of production rather than value in an arm’s length sale—common in all economic statistics—especially mars Chinese data.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 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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“Stains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stains. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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