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Recent Examples of decolorize 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decolorize
Verb
  • Sadly, that night will feature a bright sky bleached by a nearly full moon.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
  • To build his character’s look, Hamill asked the hair and makeup team to bleach out all the color from his hair and mustache, then tried on a few pairs of glasses.
    Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
Verb
  • Once the uncertainty begins to fade, capital returns more quickly than most anticipate.
    Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
  • The red measurement markings also have a tendency to fade over time, especially with frequent dishwasher use.
    Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 June 2025

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“Decolorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decolorize. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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