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as in to disappear
to cease to be visible
the departing ship gradually faded over the horizon
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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
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Huff’s three-point shot faded away after a strong season in Memphis.
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Tony East,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
Even as the Vegas Golden Knights age out and the Oilers fade, the Sharks are undeniably perched to be an intractable problem for Vancouver in the Pacific over the course of the next decade (or more).
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Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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Verb
While some varieties will rebloom without deadheading, trimming fading flowers keeps the flower bed from looking tired.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Huff’s three-point shot faded away after a strong season in Memphis.
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Tony East,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Noun
The pretty, playful pattern is yellow, orange, and blue, and is crafted from premium outdoor performance material that is fade-resistant.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
Even as the Vegas Golden Knights age out and the Oilers fade, the Sharks are undeniably perched to be an intractable problem for Vancouver in the Pacific over the course of the next decade (or more).
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Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fade
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His plan worked, and the bear darted to the side of the road before disappearing back into the woods.
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Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Safe havens, in other words, have not disappeared but have become far less predictable.
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That buildup can bleach existing pigment from within and damage the enzymes hair needs to keep producing melanin.
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After seeing their brows bleached for the first time at our shoot, Megan and Daniela’s excited screams cause everyone’s heads to whip toward the glam room in a mixture of both fear and curiosity.
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The flow of dark traffic is one of the factors that helped explain why oil markets had weakened significantly by early June, together with a surge in exports from the US and pullback in buying by China.
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But as several surveys have consistently indicated, optimism about our country's outlook has undeniably weakened.
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The Denali Ultimate trim will feature over 60 inches of screen space.
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Kristen Stewart dons a classic black Chanel jumpsuit with a white trim and gold button detailing at the 2026 Biarritz Film Festival on June 26 in Biarritz, France.
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First-time homebuyers are a vanishing breed First-time buyers represented only 21% of all home purchasers in 2025, a record low, according to the National Association of Realtors.
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Perhaps that last claim feels overblown, but movies indisputably falsify reality, presenting a world that seems hypervivid for a few hours but vanishes when the lights come up.
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In a process known as photobleaching, the UV light breaks down the chemical bonds in pigments, which can brighten your whites.
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The light that shone from Red Beard’s joints brightened.
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An InStyle writer recommends the RoC Derm Correxion Retinol Firming Serum Stick for her grandma’s sagging turkey neck.
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Firm up crepey or sagging skin on your face, neck, and décolleté with this popular No7 retinol serum.
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Railing against a new crop of progressive candidates has emerged as a more animating focus for a president who thrills to a fight.
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Chastain recommends keeping all bird attractions (like birdbaths, feeders, and birdhouses) in a separate section of the garden away from your food crops, creating a bird haven to keep them busy.
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“Fade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fade. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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