How to Use discolor in a Sentence

discolor

verb
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  • The wine stain discolored the rug.
  • The fabric is guaranteed not to discolor.
  • The clay would stick to the shoes and quickly discolor.
    — Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2021
  • My pea plants are very discolored around the bottom of the plant.
    — oregonlive, 17 June 2023
  • The back of his hand and wrist were also swollen and discolored.
    — Bartie Scott, Teen Vogue, 30 Aug. 2018
  • Just the thought of having parts of me that are discolored freaks me out.
    — Harper's BAZAAR, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Most of the ribs, a shoulder bone and two humerus bones were not discolored.
    — New York Times, 18 May 2018
  • Paint on the bridge had been burned and discolored, and a light fixture was blown out.
    — Elizabeth Depompei, Indianapolis Star, 27 Dec. 2019
  • The corpse's skin and flesh became discolored over the years and now appear to be dark brown.
    — Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2023
  • The rash appears discolored and splotchy, and the itching gets worse at night.
    — Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Peel away any loose or discolored outer leaves and cut the sprouts in half.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2017
  • Not even one year later, the sink started to discolor near the drain.
    — Mark Philben, BostonGlobe.com, 15 May 2022
  • At the news conference later in the day, his left cheek, ear and neck were discolored where the acid seared the skin.
    — Sophie Carson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2019
  • Three of the four branches had a center that was discolored, dark brown or black.
    — oregonlive, 6 Aug. 2023
  • Is the lighting strange or the face discolored or blurry?
    — Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2020
  • There were discolored, damp books and papers sitting on shelves in the school.
    — Philly.com, 15 Oct. 2017
  • Apples should not be prepped in advance; the fruit will discolor if left to stand.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 30 Apr. 2021
  • The treated area of the skin can become discolored with exposure to the sun.
    — Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Most of the lawn diseases in western Oregon do not kill the turf but rather only discolor the leaves.
    — oregonlive, 5 Feb. 2023
  • Rinse the potatoes right away to keep them from discoloring.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2023
  • There were also no traces of the makeup and mascara stains, and the color wasn’t discolored from the stain remover.
    — Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2023
  • If your molds are coated with tin, there’s a chance that the tin has merely discolored from heat, or that bits of food are stuck to the surface.
    — Washington Post, 27 Jan. 2020
  • Keep in Mind: This stone will likely discolor over time.
    — Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2022
  • Witness says the man's lower lip is discolored with both pink and purple in it.
    — Amy Huschka, Detroit Free Press, 1 Sep. 2019
  • Wash and dry Swiss chard, discarding any parts of leaves that are discolored.
    — Terri Milligan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2017
  • His left eye is still discolored from a pencil that pierced his cornea, thrown by a classmate on the first day of seventh grade.
    — Wesley Lowery, Washington Post, 9 Aug. 2019
  • Perhaps the only downside is that the white could discolor over time, but that remains to be seen.
    — Maren Estrada, BGR, 10 Aug. 2021
  • Sun exposure can discolor the finish and dry the wood, while snow and rain can lead to warping or rot over time.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2022
  • Vinyl siding, which covers the wood of the two-unit structure, is discolored and buckling.
    — Phillip Morris, cleveland.com, 2 July 2017
  • Over time, your silicone baking mat will take on some of the smells and oils of what’s been cooked on it and also discolor.
    — Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2023

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