as in painting
to give color or a different color to
if you tint that blue paint with this yellow paint, you should get a nice shade of green
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Recent Examples of tinting
What was once an elegant, albeit limited interface, has evolved into a highly customizable menu with a sleek, new Liquid Glass design language, free icon and widget placement options, and color-tinting elements that rival those seen on Android.
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PC Magazine, 21 Nov. 2025
Hawley and a team of craftspeople worked across the globe embroidering, aging and tinting the costumes for the film.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
What does the law say about tinting windows?
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
What does Michigan law say about tinting windows?
—Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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PC Magazine, 21 Nov. 2025
Hawley and a team of craftspeople worked across the globe embroidering, aging and tinting the costumes for the film.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
What does the law say about tinting windows?
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
What does Michigan law say about tinting windows?
—Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tinting
Verb
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But bond markets are painting a different picture — and the growing divergence is ringing alarm bells for some investors.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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McCra claimed that this was caused by his sister painting birdhouses red.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
Verb
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To understand that definition, put yourself in the position of the verifier in the map-coloring example.—
Ben Brubaker,
Quanta Magazine,
11 May 2026
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Orange and blue start coloring the sky.—
Dana Munro,
Washington Post,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Boards with deep knife grooves, cracks, or staining should be replaced because damaged areas can continue to trap bacteria even after cleaning.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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Worse yet, the black olive tree caterpillar also feeds on these galls caused by the mites, accelerating staining through its droppings.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 May 2026
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Any colors that can catch your eye from a plate (and make your mouth water) are guaranteed to make an impact in 2026; edible flowers are the key to organically dyeing drinks and desserts with different hues.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
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One day later, Smith shared a video of Cline dyeing Easter eggs while his mom sang and danced.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The afternoon was brightening, the sun preparing to come through.—
Stephen King,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
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Blurring pores and fine lines is desirable, but this primer has color-correcting properties that take it one step further — covering redness, brightening dark undereyes, and creating an overall healthy-looking complexion.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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“Tinting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tinting. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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