as in to smear
to rub an oily or sticky substance over
the toddler delightedly bedaubed herself with her mother's makeup
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Blood was smeared on the hood, roof and rear of the sedan.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
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Hadid appears beat up with a gash on her arm, dirt on her face, and smeared black eye makeup.—
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These wooden utensils are coated in a clear lacquer that protects them and adds a beautiful shine.—
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The concha is coated in chocolate and drizzled and filled with creamy pistachio, with slices of strawberries tucked inside.—
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Pedro had painted the model in bright colors—red, blue, and yellow—and the circular ballet of the trio against the green jungle didn’t feel out of place; rather, the birds seemed to enjoy the homage being paid to them.—
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Doig is an avid skier and a hockey fan, and often paints alpine scenes.—
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“Bedaub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedaub. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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