as in to fade
to make white or whiter by removing color
bleached the stained shirt back to its original white
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Recent Examples of bleach
As such, heart cockles tend to avoid bleaching in warmer waters, a phenomenon that affects both corals and other clams.
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Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
Note that hydrogen peroxide can bleach color, so do the test first.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Getty Images Getty Images To complete the look, Ora's brows are bleached to match the blonde portion of her hair.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
Whereas refined brown sugar is just white sugar mixed with molasses, raw brown sugar is crystallized, and isn’t bleached or heavily processed, Menard says.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
Note that hydrogen peroxide can bleach color, so do the test first.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Getty Images Getty Images To complete the look, Ora's brows are bleached to match the blonde portion of her hair.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
Whereas refined brown sugar is just white sugar mixed with molasses, raw brown sugar is crystallized, and isn’t bleached or heavily processed, Menard says.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bleach
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Indeed, the very concept seems to have faded from public discourse and concern.Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Dermatologists recommend at-home microdermabrasion for helping to fade acne scars and stretch marks, too.Cecily McAndrews, Health, 5 Jan. 2025
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Teamed with a whole host of other vitamins (for synergistic purposes), this product brightens the skin whilst protecting it.Angela Lei, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Free of parabens, fragrance, alcohol, and dye Good for all skin types Can be a bit strong for those with sensitive skin If dullness and uneven tone are a concern, this toner, infused with glycolic acid, will help brighten your complexion with minimal effort.Jordan Galloway, SELF, 3 Jan. 2025
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However, the roller heads dulled after weekly reuse, impacting effectiveness — making regular replacements essential, though potentially costly.Jennifer Ford, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Prolonged exposure leads to hypothermia, slowing bodily functions, impairing movement, and dulling the senses—essentially making survival a race against time.Scott Travers, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Plus, score savings on best-selling teeth whitening strips.Isabel Garcia, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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This whitening set comes with whitening toothpaste and whitening strips to truly transform a smile.Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Bleach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bleach. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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