as in to fade
to make white or whiter by removing color
bleached the stained shirt back to its original white
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Recent Examples of bleach
The combination of white quartz and bleached ash wood make this a piece that will brighten up even windowless bathrooms.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2025
The Amazon rainforest could wither into a savanna; coral reefs could bleach ghost-white; a major current in the Atlantic Ocean might go slack and fail to deliver warmth to Europe, turning Scotland into Siberia.
—Gregory Barber, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
The coral, now bleached, is alive, but slowly starving.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
The only thing not bleached was, luckily, his face.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2025
The Amazon rainforest could wither into a savanna; coral reefs could bleach ghost-white; a major current in the Atlantic Ocean might go slack and fail to deliver warmth to Europe, turning Scotland into Siberia.
—Gregory Barber, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
The coral, now bleached, is alive, but slowly starving.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
The only thing not bleached was, luckily, his face.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bleach
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That legacy hasn’t faded, but the region feels freshly alive these days as chefs, artists, and creative entrepreneurs put down roots.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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With spring bloomers like azaleas, wait to prune later in spring after the flowers have faded.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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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
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The bad news: Non-decolorized, whole-leaf aloe extract contains aloin, a chemical that has been shown to cause cancer in rats when ingested.—
Leah Prinzivalli,
Allure,
21 May 2018
Verb
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Topping it with butter or sugary spreads will also dull any potential benefits.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Instead of softener, add half a cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle to naturally soften towels and remove detergent residue without dulling the color.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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These popular teeth whitening strips from Amazon, which have earned more than 34,700 five-star ratings — and a rave review from our shopping editor.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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From whitening toothpaste to bestselling blow dryers, these deals are worth a spot in your cart.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Bleach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bleach. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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