as in to paint
to give color or a different color to
dyed her hair a startling red
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Recent Examples of dye
Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2025
This was more Lee’s view, but Isaac didn’t help matters by putting hair dye in Jackie’s shampoo to bleach her hair.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2025
Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
And then manically dyeing my hair pink at the same time.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The fruit, which was dotted with red food dye, had just had surgery, Nelson told his mom, and the oxygen mask was helping the banana recover.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2025
This was more Lee’s view, but Isaac didn’t help matters by putting hair dye in Jackie’s shampoo to bleach her hair.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
Bedsure Cotton Duvet Cover This simple yet elegant duvet cover is dyed with two colors of threads to offer a soft and classic look.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
And then manically dyeing my hair pink at the same time.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2025
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Noun
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Skeptics claimed that the researcher did not factor in findings from the 1978 Shroud of Turin Research Project (STURP) that could disprove the theory of the cloth being artwork, such as a lack of pigment and the details of the blood stains, which are detectable with UV technology.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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Zeaxanthin is a type of xanthophyll – a yellow carotenoid pigment found broadly in nature – already available as a supplement for eye health, and found in dark leafy greens like kale, as well as orange peppers, mango and corn.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Always willing to suffer for the cause, Silverman was sentenced to eight days in the clink for refusing to pay a small fine levied after he was caught illegally painting a cycle lane on a residential street.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Instead of listening, her mother-in-law dismissed every point and painted herself as a victim.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Gina Marie Bakery, based in Waterbury, announced the voluntary recall on September 10 over the potential undeclared presence of almonds, sesame and several food colorings—namely Red 40, Red 3, Blue 1, Yellow 5 and Yellow 6.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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The new species was identified by its DNA, bone structure, body proportions, fin shape, head shape, coloring and other subtle physical features, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Any home cleaning product can cause staining and shrinking.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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Address any spills in your sink right away to reduce the opportunity for staining.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Imagine pumpkin spice, crisp fresh air, fresh applies and breathtaking fall colors.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Daltorio agrees and recommends balancing bold wallpaper prints with a few moments of rest via solid colors and negative space, so the pattern can be truly appreciated.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The two that entered the camp during the day had tinted windows, so protestors were unable to see inside.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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But at Khaite, that light is controlled; the windows are tinted to manage both natural light and fixtures.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Read More: The 9 Most Underrated Healthy Foods Flavorings and additives Natural fruit compounds, artificial colorants, and tannins in wine can cause headaches, GI symptoms, or hives in sensitive people.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Time,
22 July 2025
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The research also provides baseline information for change in light of the national spotlight on removing certain colorants from the food supply, especially from schools, said Pomeranz, who was not involved in the study.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
26 June 2025
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“Dye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dye. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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