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to make white or whiter by removing color
bleached the stained shirt back to its original white
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Recent Examples of bleached
The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Center creases were prominent in Todd Snyder’s assortment of bleached and dark wash jeans.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
Perseverance discovers bleached rocks on red planet The bleached rocks discovered by the Perseverance rover analyzed in the recent study are white, clay-rich kaolinite fragments that are commonly found on Earth.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Anderson’s bleached hair was blown and teased away from her forehead, with tinges of pink poking through.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 Jan. 2026
Her bleached blond hair, worn long and straight, or up in a twist with tresses cascading down, as well as her penchant for casual, form-fitting outfits kept her image contemporary-looking long after the ‘60s were over.
—Lee Smith, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
Someone who is Caucasian with straight, bleached hair, for example, may actually benefit from the same products as someone who is Black with high-porosity coils.
—Hendra Jacobs, Allure, 23 Dec. 2025
The most dramatic change occurred in June, when James revealed a bleached buzzcut.
—Rachel Krause, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
Even from a boat, the gleaming white of bleached and dead corals glowed from beneath the surface.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Zara Irshad, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
Other pictures captured include the Kylie Cosmetics founder in a Dolce & Gabbana bra, Hermès pants, a belt by Balenciaga, dangling earrings by David Webb, and black boots that hit just below her knees, her eyebrows bleached for the shot.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
Corals bleached and their population nose-dived, especially in the Keys, where water temperatures hit a Jacuzzi-like 101 degrees.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
Egg cartons made with recycled paper could be bleached or potentially contain contaminants, depending on the origins of the paper.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
The combination of white quartz and bleached ash wood make this a piece that will brighten up even windowless bathrooms.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 18 Feb. 2026
Even better, Liu does it all while flaunting her signature bleached halo-dye hairstyle and smiley piercing.
—Jasmine Wynn, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
The new ad from the appliance retailer peeks into an alternate reality in which Fieri never grew a goatee, never bleached his spikes, and wore drab button-ups and dress slacks.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026
The rocks, bleached white from what scientists suspect was ancient rainfall and humidity on Mars, were happened upon by NASA's Perseverance rover.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
His style of play — muscular, bustling, old-school — stands in stark opposition to his bleached hair.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Center creases were prominent in Todd Snyder’s assortment of bleached and dark wash jeans.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2026
Perseverance discovers bleached rocks on red planet The bleached rocks discovered by the Perseverance rover analyzed in the recent study are white, clay-rich kaolinite fragments that are commonly found on Earth.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Anderson’s bleached hair was blown and teased away from her forehead, with tinges of pink poking through.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 Jan. 2026
Her bleached blond hair, worn long and straight, or up in a twist with tresses cascading down, as well as her penchant for casual, form-fitting outfits kept her image contemporary-looking long after the ‘60s were over.
—Lee Smith, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
Someone who is Caucasian with straight, bleached hair, for example, may actually benefit from the same products as someone who is Black with high-porosity coils.
—Hendra Jacobs, Allure, 23 Dec. 2025
The most dramatic change occurred in June, when James revealed a bleached buzzcut.
—Rachel Krause, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2025
Even from a boat, the gleaming white of bleached and dead corals glowed from beneath the surface.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
The feat, coupled with her easygoing personality and signature bleached halo hair, launched her to global fame.
—Zara Irshad, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
Other pictures captured include the Kylie Cosmetics founder in a Dolce & Gabbana bra, Hermès pants, a belt by Balenciaga, dangling earrings by David Webb, and black boots that hit just below her knees, her eyebrows bleached for the shot.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
Corals bleached and their population nose-dived, especially in the Keys, where water temperatures hit a Jacuzzi-like 101 degrees.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
Egg cartons made with recycled paper could be bleached or potentially contain contaminants, depending on the origins of the paper.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026
The combination of white quartz and bleached ash wood make this a piece that will brighten up even windowless bathrooms.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 18 Feb. 2026
Even better, Liu does it all while flaunting her signature bleached halo-dye hairstyle and smiley piercing.
—Jasmine Wynn, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
The new ad from the appliance retailer peeks into an alternate reality in which Fieri never grew a goatee, never bleached his spikes, and wore drab button-ups and dress slacks.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Feb. 2026
The rocks, bleached white from what scientists suspect was ancient rainfall and humidity on Mars, were happened upon by NASA's Perseverance rover.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bleached
Adjective
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And today, free tuition could be the PR tonic California needs to brighten its faded image across America.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Lucky Brand nails the baggy, wide-leg aesthetic with these ultra-low jeans that have a faded wash that feels perfect for spring.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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New Line has once again brightened up to the idea of a sequel to its 2016 supernatural horror hit Lights Out.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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The imposing exterior, made of natural Caribbean limestone and coral stone, is brightened up with turquoise gates and terrace railing.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Murray is 5 feet, 7 inches tall, weighs 230 pounds, and was last seen wearing a gray shirt, gray sweatpants and black and blue shoes.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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The majority of the seats are in place, alternated in pink, black, gray and white with some positioned to depict a heron, the team’s mascot.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Images incorporated into the mayor’s video showed washed-out or collapsed roads, a car stuck in floodwaters and raging waterways.—
Sophia Tareen,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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Intense flash flooding in towns like Wrightwood and Phelan in recent weeks caused devastating mudslides and washed-out roads, forcing people to be rescued by helicopter.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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There’s a fine line between being a bit mysterious in negotiations and just being wishy washy.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
23 June 2025
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The best is the smiles and dancing at the washy washy station.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
13 May 2024
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“Bleached.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bleached. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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