as in blackened
not clean
always seen wearing stained clothes, which he apparently hoped would mark him as an antibourgeois bohemian
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as in tainted
to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable
her poor choice of companions stained her reputation somewhat
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as in painted
to give color or a different color to
stained the table to look like cherry
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as in dirtied
to make dirty
oil stained his work pants
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Recent Examples of stained
David K. Li, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Gently scrub the stained area with a soft bristle brush or clean soft cloth.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
After breakfast, walk to Sainte-Chapelle, home to breathtaking stained glass often overlooked in favor of Notre-Dame but arguably more spectacular.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
After breakfast, walk to Sainte-Chapelle, a breathtaking stained glass chapel often overlooked in favor of Notre-Dame but arguably more spectacular.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
After breakfast, walk to Sainte-Chapelle, home to breathtaking stained glass that’s often overlooked in favor of Notre-Dame but arguably more spectacular.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Featuring special exhibit on stained glass windows in churches throughout Odenton area.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
Inside, there are 13 stained glass windows alternating in red or blue color with white limestone walls in between.
—Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Firefighters made a hole with an axe just above the entrance to let the thick black smoke flow out and to avoid breaking the eight stained glass windows along the sides of the structure.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
One of them, Amy, a blond child with limp ponytails and a thin dress that looks like it might have been stained, stands outside a porch door, her fists balled up, mouth open, angry or unhappy or both.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
To declutter your linens and towels, start by pulling them all out and immediately getting rid of the old, stained, and mismatched ones.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 16 Apr. 2026
These areas are most productive on sunny days or when the water’s stained.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
Infantino’s time in power has been praised — often by FIFA itself — as a reformist presidency following the scandals and FBI investigations that stained the organization.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Use a broom or stiff brush and focus on high-traffic or stained areas.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
Focus on high-traffic or stained areas.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
My spacious room in the heritage section had stained cedar headboards with gorgeous grain, a large comfortable sofa and heather grey carpets.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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
Gently scrub the stained area with a soft bristle brush or clean soft cloth.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
After breakfast, walk to Sainte-Chapelle, home to breathtaking stained glass often overlooked in favor of Notre-Dame but arguably more spectacular.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
After breakfast, walk to Sainte-Chapelle, a breathtaking stained glass chapel often overlooked in favor of Notre-Dame but arguably more spectacular.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
After breakfast, walk to Sainte-Chapelle, home to breathtaking stained glass that’s often overlooked in favor of Notre-Dame but arguably more spectacular.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Featuring special exhibit on stained glass windows in churches throughout Odenton area.
—Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 8 Apr. 2026
Inside, there are 13 stained glass windows alternating in red or blue color with white limestone walls in between.
—Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Firefighters made a hole with an axe just above the entrance to let the thick black smoke flow out and to avoid breaking the eight stained glass windows along the sides of the structure.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Verb
Additional surveillance footage showed Marcelin in his building's laundry room cleaning a kitchen mat that appears stained with blood, according to prosecutors.
—Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
One of them, Amy, a blond child with limp ponytails and a thin dress that looks like it might have been stained, stands outside a porch door, her fists balled up, mouth open, angry or unhappy or both.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
To declutter your linens and towels, start by pulling them all out and immediately getting rid of the old, stained, and mismatched ones.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 16 Apr. 2026
These areas are most productive on sunny days or when the water’s stained.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
Infantino’s time in power has been praised — often by FIFA itself — as a reformist presidency following the scandals and FBI investigations that stained the organization.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Use a broom or stiff brush and focus on high-traffic or stained areas.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
Focus on high-traffic or stained areas.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
My spacious room in the heritage section had stained cedar headboards with gorgeous grain, a large comfortable sofa and heather grey carpets.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stained
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The land, unfenced, abuts a bald blackened hillside that must be public land.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
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In its time open, fueled by fans of its blackened mahi and buttery lobster rolls, owner Mike Smith has expanded his footprint, moving into a larger stall in the popular food hall — which has allowed for a menu expansion, as well.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Dec. 2022
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Court exhibit But that, too, Casteleiro argued, was tainted.—
Mary Murphy,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The airline has been one of the most successful startups in aviation history, but its rapid growth has been tainted by several accidents and questions about the reliability of its aged fleet.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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As the women sat on a silk fabric sofa, the wall behind them showcased a painting of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, painted by Ferdinand Richardt in 1858.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Another man, rakishly smoking a cigarette and dressed in an incongruous outfit of sweatpants and a plaid peacoat, has painted his face to resemble the Joker.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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When stormwater dirtied by road runoff, failing septic tanks and fertilizer sullied crystal-clear rivers and lakes, and nobody cared.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
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Garments can be dirtied again by the elements if air-dried outside.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Reach-in coolers that didn’t keep food safe from bacteria growth and utensils stored in filthy spots shut down a Miami restaurant after inspection last week.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Stanley dealers were not in cutthroat competition for filthy lucre.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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The entire Mets lineup has been marred in an uncharacteristic slump, but in the bottom of the fourth inning on Tuesday night at Citi Field, Juan Soto uncorked a very characteristic home run.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The move comes after the spring-break-reminiscent event has been marred by tragedy and lawlessness in previous years.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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For example, Miles Teller’s eyebrows, inexplicably tinted and placed.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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For example, Miles Teller’s eyebrows, inexplicably tinted and placed.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
23 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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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
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“Stained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stained. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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