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
Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
More generally, for both water resistance and fade resistance, toner scores highest, pigment inks come in second, and dye inks come in last.
—PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
The stock market is still rallying to record highs, the Fed is widely expected to cut rates at its meeting later this month, and the general consensus is that recession risks have all but faded.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
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Verb
It’s also built to last through many wash and dry cycles, thanks to its wrinkle- and fade-resistant properties.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
More generally, for both water resistance and fade resistance, toner scores highest, pigment inks come in second, and dye inks come in last.
—PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
Now, that exclusivity is fading.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
The stock market is still rallying to record highs, the Fed is widely expected to cut rates at its meeting later this month, and the general consensus is that recession risks have all but faded.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fade
Verb
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Dark skies With the fire burning, Blossom of Medstar, noticed the morning's sun disappeared.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Earhart flew The Electra, which disappeared on July 2, 1937, while flying from New Guinea to Howland Island.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The photo was too sun-bleached to discern much else, but there was an e-mail address and a WhatsApp number to contact if anyone found her.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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If possible, hang-drying towels in the sun can help naturally bleach and brighten them, thanks to the sun’s UV rays.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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For investors, even opposition threats of repeal weaken confidence by raising doubts about long-term policy stability.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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While his core supporters remain loyal, sustained disapproval among the broader public could weaken his leverage in negotiations with Congress and erode confidence in his leadership.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In day care, dogs are introduced to a range of new experiences while also learning positive behaviors such as sitting calmly for a nail trim, greeting other dogs politely, or coming when called.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The first of these is the 2002 Turbo (expected to sell for between $115,000 to $165,000), a potent two-door that helped BMW realize there was customer interest in higher-trim performance models.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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This doesn’t necessarily mean suits and ties will vanish, only that players have options to get creative.—
Rob Rossi,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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In a daring escape a few months later, Bishnoi vanished, allegedly to settle a blood debt for a slain cousin, according to local media reports.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The powerful serum is formulated with vitamin C, licorice root extract, and a triple peptide complex that brightens and soothes the skin, all while improving elasticity and providing you with a refreshing, healthy glow.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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By September, the peaks often receive their first dusting of snow, while golden aspens brighten the lower stretches of the road, creating a mix that beautifully highlights the changing seasons in the park.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This can lead your soft tissues to sag into those gaps, causing your muscles to tense up in compensation.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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Much of the composition is given to the trio of commissioners who, tasked with investigating charges of bias in the trial, upheld the verdict—their faces sagging and stony, their staid officiousness echoing the resolute lines of the courthouse behind them.—
Nicole Rudick,
The New York Review of Books,
2 Oct. 2025
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KeyBanc downgraded Corteva to hold from buy after the provider of seed and crop protection announced plans to split into two companies.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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This Southern crop is available all fall to enjoy in countless recipes.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Fade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fade. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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