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
Fake plants and outdoor rugs tend to look worn and sun-bleached very quickly.
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Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
Its potency is reflected in the relentless pressures, from Tallahassee and Washington, to bleach American history and outlaw programs that encourage diversity and fair play.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
She was also reportedly seen bleaching the inside of her car.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
However, it should be noted that down should not be bleached or washed with fabric softener.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
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Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
Its potency is reflected in the relentless pressures, from Tallahassee and Washington, to bleach American history and outlaw programs that encourage diversity and fair play.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
She was also reportedly seen bleaching the inside of her car.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
However, it should be noted that down should not be bleached or washed with fabric softener.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bleach
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In terms of where to beach, wide stretches of sand in Beach Haven remain some of the Jersey Shore’s most desirable, drawing surfers at sunrise, families hauling coolers and striped umbrellas by midday, and sunset walkers lingering until the sky fades pink over the dunes.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
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Inside, customers collect passport stamps, browse racks of worn leather and faded denim and line up for limited-edition tote bags tied to the second annual Vintage Store Day.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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For instance, researchers found that rapid urbanization and electrification across Asia drove brightening in cities from China to India to Sub-Saharan Africa.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Just a little acid went a long way in brightening up all the flavors and cutting through the richness of the sauce.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
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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
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Scrutinizing his military background feels like the only way to dull the edge of this razor-sharp politician.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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Absent the friction of putting thoughts into language, thinking dulls.—
Jamil Zaki,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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Baking soda is great for whitening and removing stains, and sometimes nothing is tougher than coffee and tea stains left behind on our favorite ceramic mugs.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
11 May 2026
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This uses a chemical solution of 2% hydrogen peroxide with the abrasive calcium pyrophosphate to whiten your teeth.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Bleach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bleach. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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