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Recent Examples of discolor
Sidewalk and curbside snow piles, grimy and discolored from car exhaust and pet waste, had just begun to melt away this week a month after New York’s last big winter storm.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2026
Sun scorch, on the other hand, typically causes plant leaves to wilt, discolor, or turn crispy.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
Baking soda generally does not bleach or discolor carpets.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
Salt dries into white rings, while melting snow can cause uneven water stains that stiffen leather, dull suede, and discolor fabric.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 Feb. 2026
Sun scorch, on the other hand, typically causes plant leaves to wilt, discolor, or turn crispy.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
Baking soda generally does not bleach or discolor carpets.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
Salt dries into white rings, while melting snow can cause uneven water stains that stiffen leather, dull suede, and discolor fabric.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for discolor
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Amazon Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara A mascara that’s guaranteed not to smudge your undereye is the crowning glory of anyone’s makeup collection.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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After a few years straight of barely there bronzy eyes, soft blush, and overall clean-girl makeup, artists predict that spring 2026 will usher in an era of bold, smudged, and imperfect beauty looks.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Some radionuclides stick strongly to soil and do not move very much.—
Eduardo B. Farfán,
The Conversation,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Italian host nation went on to win the tournament, but it was soiled by accusations of meddling from Mussolini.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Bambaataa denied the allegations in a statement that invoked a sense of conspiracy, and suggested that the accusers were agents intent on tarnishing his reputation.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Things that start off shiny usually tarnish.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
24 Apr. 2026
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Loss of valuables in the ruins The exteriors of some buildings remained blackened from the flames.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The exteriors of some buildings remained blackened from the flames, a reminder of the tragedy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Later on, Firecracker was tasked with addressing her church's destruction on television and smeared their reputation, betraying her former life and beliefs.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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To be sure, much of the criticism originated from a local blog that was simply looking to smear Tubbs with exaggerated claims.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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Water sources are often polluted through run-off from lawns that contain herbicides.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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As of last April, the state environmental agency was also lagging behind on inspections of polluting facilities, according to the audit.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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With the help of your Instant Pot, spaghetti and meatballs come together in under an hour without dirtying multiple dishes.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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On TikTok, short videos often show people traveling to Turkey to fix their uneven or stained teeth and transform their smiles.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Customize it by painting the wood a fun color or staining it for a rustic look.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Discolor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discolor. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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