as in to paint
to give color or a different color to
dyed her hair a startling red
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Recent Examples of dye
Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
In a meeting with prominent food executives, including PepsiCo’s North America CEO, Kennedy called for the removal of artificial dyes from foods.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
The sweet treat, dyed a vibrant green, is available until Monday, March 17.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Below are the eight shades that the experts say will be trending this spring, along with the best tips on how to take care of a new dye job.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
In a meeting with prominent food executives, including PepsiCo’s North America CEO, Kennedy called for the removal of artificial dyes from foods.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
The Chicago River will be dyed green on Saturday, March 15.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
The sweet treat, dyed a vibrant green, is available until Monday, March 17.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dye
Noun
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Just give the pen a shake before use and store it cap-side-down so the pigment doesn't dry out.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
26 Mar. 2025
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To finish the tinting process, peel off any excess pigment.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Whether painted, re-printed, or scanned, there are endless ways to take the words and handwriting on the card and turn them into something long lasting.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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The best times of year to paint your home are early summer and early fall.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Photos show the blotchy brown coloring of the new species.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2025
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This uniform fur coloring had evolutionary advantages and allowed mammals to avoid becoming prey to their more colorful neighbors.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Many shoppers even added DIY elements, such as staining it, incorporating trellises for climbing vines, and casters for easy moving.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Mar. 2025
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Also, ensure there is no debris or dirt stuck to the wheels or base of the machine that could stain the carpet when rolled on it.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Snow White has been marred by controversy, beginning with backlash over casting Zegler in the lead role due to the color of her skin, despite her Colombian heritage.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
23 Mar. 2025
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The quintessential color of nature meets whimsical architecture in an eccentric and poetic retreat in Rome Photography by Francesco Dolfo March 23, 2025 All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.—
Patrizia Piccinini,
Architectural Digest,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The brand makes that too: Elta MD tinted sunscreen.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2025
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Totality, when the moon will be tinted a coppery red, begins at 11:26pm Thursday and ends at 12:31am.—
Kelly Tyko,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Type: Permanent Shades: 35 How to Apply: Mix the colorant with the developer, then apply the mixture to the roots of clean, dry hair while using the applicator nozzle to divide the hair into sections.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2025
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Rogue dyers have been a problem, too, with a few cases of unsanctioned dumping of colorants into the North Branch of the river despite the presence of conservation police patrols.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Dye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dye. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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