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
But beyond these gardens the terrain is dry, trees thin; green after summer rains, but parched and bleached for most of the year.
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Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Scented and bleached toilet paper can have irritating chemicals, while wiping the wrong way can increase your risk of infection.
—Pamela Assid Woughter, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026
Elsewhere, fibers are spun into thread, dyed, bleached, and rewoven into rugs, carpets and blankets.
—Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
For instance, exposure to ultraviolet light caused most of the lighter and clear plastics to yellow and the darker ones to bleach.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 4 May 2026
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Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
Scented and bleached toilet paper can have irritating chemicals, while wiping the wrong way can increase your risk of infection.
—Pamela Assid Woughter, Verywell Health, 11 May 2026
Elsewhere, fibers are spun into thread, dyed, bleached, and rewoven into rugs, carpets and blankets.
—Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
For instance, exposure to ultraviolet light caused most of the lighter and clear plastics to yellow and the darker ones to bleach.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for bleach
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bleach
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While desirable homes still sell quickly, frenzied bidding wars have faded.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Deadheading Is Another Form Of Pinching Back Deadheading is similar to pinching back, but it is done once the flowers begin to fade.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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Niacinamide brightens and balances, while collagen, squalane, and adenosine work together to contribute to a hydrated, bouncier-looking complexion.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 May 2026
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Rae says a milky white or soft ivory shade brightens the overall appearance of the foot, while still feeling understated.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
27 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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Concern has grown over on whether AI will become a catalyst that enriches humanity or a technological toxin that dulls human intelligence while wiping out millions of high-paying jobs.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Freezing can dull the garlic and lemon flavors, Schwan says, so adding those ingredients back in helps the hummus taste fresh again.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
25 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 3 Jun. 2026.
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