smear
verb (used with object)
to spread or daub (an oily, greasy, viscous, or wet substance) on or over something.
have been smearing
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present perfect progressiveof smear.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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While some eateries have been smearing butter on boards for years, Magnolia, for one, has no plans to sell boards of its own.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 21, 2022
