1
as in to disappear
to cease to be visible
the departing ship gradually faded over the horizon
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2
as in to bleach
to make white or whiter by removing color
years of harsh sunlight had faded the car, which was once fire-engine red
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as in to weaken
to lose bodily strength or vigor
began to fade after battling the disease for years
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Recent Examples of fade
Sara Merican, Deadline, 27 May 2025
Advisors who can build trust and act as a central coordinator for these services are invaluable—and often become long-term partners even after the spotlight fades.
—Jason Katz, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
These come in warm white, creating a welcoming and cozy vibe, as well as eight light modes, ranging from flashing and slow fade to normal.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Verb
However, one creature remains entranced by the fading illusions of the dreamworld.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 27 May 2025
Advisors who can build trust and act as a central coordinator for these services are invaluable—and often become long-term partners even after the spotlight fades.
—Jason Katz, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Noun
Back in February, after years of sporting his signature curly Mohawk, Mahomes changed it up by shortening the top a ton, going with a simple cropped style with a fade on the side.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
These come in warm white, creating a welcoming and cozy vibe, as well as eight light modes, ranging from flashing and slow fade to normal.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fade
Verb
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Plaza plays a cop who Qualley has a passionate love affair with until things turn sour when her niece disappears.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
24 May 2025
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Julius Randle was one of the bright spots in Game 1, but disappeared in Game 2, scoring just six points with five rebounds on 2-for-11 shooting.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Fabrics that should never be bleached include: leather, spandex, wool, and silk.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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The dentist will apply a protective gel or a rubber shield to the gums, and then a bleaching agent will be applied.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
15 May 2025
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In Colorado, for example, several AI companies recently lobbied to delay and weaken the state’s landmark AI accountability legislation — a preview of what unchecked industry influence could look like under a regulatory freeze.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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This includes adults who have weakened immune systems, cancer or other underlying health conditions, and some mental health conditions.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
21 May 2025
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And there are three different powertrain options: front-wheel drive hybrid, all-wheel drive hybrid, and all-wheel drive PHEV, although some trims are only available in certain configurations.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 May 2025
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Investigators at the scene found the housing to a side view mirror, a front driver’s side bumper component and a detached front driver’s side wheel trim.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
19 May 2025
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The remains of a Connecticut woman who vanished while hiking in Japan over two years ago have been identified, her family said Saturday.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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Without continued protection of their habitat, the zoo’s population models predict this iconic species will vanish within the lifetime of a child born today.—
Megan Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Choose White Paint White is a go-to when choosing a paint color that reflects light, brightens a space, and makes a room look bigger.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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The service harnesses the prebiotic power of sugar beets; the vegetable contains vitamin C and antioxidants that aid in brightening the skin.—
Tiffany Leigh,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
Verb
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The data also showed EV sales holding up well against a sagging overall auto market in Europe.—
Kevin Williams,
Quartz,
22 May 2025
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The modifications and upgrades come as QX60 sales sagged in the first quarter of the year, dipping 8.7% from the first three months of 2024.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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That puts fertilizer makers—especially domestic fertilizer makers like CF—in a great spot, as their products boost crop yields.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Around 1,125 to 1,200 years ago, pollen from crops such as maize and opportunistic herbs surged, at the same time tree pollen dropped, reflecting widespread deforestation.—
Francisca Oboh Ikuenobe,
The Conversation,
20 May 2025
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“Fade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fade. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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