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Recent Examples of discolored
Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
But even as these programs help rural towns and cities incrementally fix and upgrade drinking water systems, Hoosiers like Hobbs and Davis still face discolored water running from their taps.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
Images from inside Temple Israel following the attack earlier this month show scorched hallways, charred and discolored group photos on the wall and meals left behind — macaroni and cheese, grapes and cookies partially eaten on wooden tables with toddler-size chairs.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The buildings had become a problem property for Boise State University, according to previous Statesman reporting, with students bemoaning floods, discolored water, mold and asbestos in apartments.
—Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Pour off as much as possible, remove any discolored portions, and resume regular feedings.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
Stay away from discolored snow that is yellow, black, brown, or red.
—Isabel Lopez, Parents, 11 Feb. 2026
There is no boil water advisory, but residents may notice discolored water.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Go through your container collection one evening or weekend and toss mismatched, cracked, and discolored containers in the trash.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Only fertilize peonies if plants have reduced vigor, fewer flowers, or discolored leaves.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
But even as these programs help rural towns and cities incrementally fix and upgrade drinking water systems, Hoosiers like Hobbs and Davis still face discolored water running from their taps.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
Images from inside Temple Israel following the attack earlier this month show scorched hallways, charred and discolored group photos on the wall and meals left behind — macaroni and cheese, grapes and cookies partially eaten on wooden tables with toddler-size chairs.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The buildings had become a problem property for Boise State University, according to previous Statesman reporting, with students bemoaning floods, discolored water, mold and asbestos in apartments.
—Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Pour off as much as possible, remove any discolored portions, and resume regular feedings.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
Stay away from discolored snow that is yellow, black, brown, or red.
—Isabel Lopez, Parents, 11 Feb. 2026
There is no boil water advisory, but residents may notice discolored water.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Go through your container collection one evening or weekend and toss mismatched, cracked, and discolored containers in the trash.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discolored
Adjective
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Gayle Wilson, who once worked as a blackjack dealer, enjoyed sewing and making stained glass, according to Lindley Funeral Homes.—
David K. Li,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
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Gently scrub the stained area with a soft bristle brush or clean soft cloth.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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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Inspectors also issued citations after finding the restaurant’s ceiling tiles were soiled with food debris, grease, dust or a mold-like substance on three separate occasions, the suit states.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That is a marked contrast to McFarlane eulogising about his players after that draw away to City in his first game.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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There’s also a marked interest in petite cakes for smaller (or even solo) gatherings.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Those smudged, hazy glass patio doors are not doing your indoor-outdoor view any favors.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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This spring, expect lips to be blurred, eyeliner to be smudged, and skin to be soft-focus.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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However, buying organic bassinet sheets often gives you the peace of mind knowing they are unbleached, non-dyed and chemical-free.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Two of Horner's former teachers – both requesting their faces be blurred – delivered some of the most emotional testimony of the day.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The offense has blurred the lines between inconsistent and borderline unwatchable.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Look for fine webbing and speckled or stippled leaves, which are signs of their presence, says Harvell.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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Grating anything is usually a knuckle-threatening chore—but this stippled ceramic dish from Japan makes it into its own soothing ritual, turning a brown stem into liquidish gold with a few easy rubs.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
19 Nov. 2025
Verb
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That is exactly what this film cleverly does — pinpoints the insidious nature of far-right movements and the creeping rhetoric that has polluted our society.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
30 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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“Discolored.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discolored. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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