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verb

Definition of palesnext
present tense third-person singular of pale
as in fades
to make white or whiter by removing color the sun eventually paled my bright blue shirt

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pales

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noun

plural of pale
as in fences

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  1. brightens
  2. barriers
  3. obstacles
Verb
  • Whether in the months when the sun bathes our skin or now, in the middle of the Christmas season, this shoe design brightens up any outfit—and the actor's latest effortless look is the best example to prove it.
    María Munsuri, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The zest really brightens the flavor of the whole dish.
    Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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Noun
  • Image In some places, the border is marked with concrete barriers manned by Russians in fatigues.
    Andrew Higgins, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Despite the undisputed importance of women in entrepreneurship and society overall moving toward a better future, the glass ceiling and gender barriers prevail, perpetuating the vicious cycle of competition.
    Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of barriers
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  • Beijing will face obstacles to this strategy in Europe, since its de facto support for Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine is an albatross around Beijing’s effort to improve relations.
    Evan A. Feigenbaum, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Even amidst challenges and when faced with obstacles, Lisa would roll up her sleeves and shatter all barriers, always motivated by her why.
    Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
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