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
Ross Marchand, Boston Herald, 30 May 2025
Try to find cereals with no food dyes or low-calorie sweeteners.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
Sam Kean, The Atlantic, 26 May 2025
Fellow Oscar winner and close friend Clooney dyed his famous silver strands brunette for his Broadway debut in the stage production of Good Night, and Good Luck.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 23 May 2025
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Noun
While some consumer watchdogs have raised alarms on the link between dyes and behavioral disorders such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, the best studies and meta-analyses to date have not found any reliable link.
—Ross Marchand, Boston Herald, 30 May 2025
Try to find cereals with no food dyes or low-calorie sweeteners.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
Verb
It was dyed pink, and had blue tufts on each corner.
—Sam Kean, The Atlantic, 26 May 2025
Fellow Oscar winner and close friend Clooney dyed his famous silver strands brunette for his Broadway debut in the stage production of Good Night, and Good Luck.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dye
Noun
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On the other hand, bright colors, such as red, purple, or green, indicate added pigments, which Erdle says are not inherently unsafe but may not be well-regulated in low-quality products.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2025
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Martin loves it for its soft yet bright pigment that adds a pop of color on the cheek without looking too powdery on top of foundation.—
Audrey Noble,
Glamour,
5 June 2025
Verb
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But compelling as the narrative may be at first blush, the realities on the ground—and in the supply chain—paint a far more complex picture.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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His main opponent, former radio host Bill Spadea, has painted himself as a Trump loyalist.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
Noun
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In January of this year, the FDA revoked its authorization for the use of FD&C Red No. 3, giving companies until early 2027 to phase out use of the product in foods in favor of alternative food colorings.—
Stephen DeAngelis,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The new species was identified by its DNA, tail length, body proportions, ears, skull shape, coloring and other subtle physical features, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Outside, people were returning from the aid hub, mostly empty-handed, while empty flour bags stained with blood lay on the ground.—
Mohammad Jahjouh,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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The doors to several apartments on the first floor remained stained with the victims’ bloody handprints Saturday.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Within each of those nations, there are specific designs, colors, and intentional symbolism.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Last but not least, avoid any front door colors that are seen as too trendy, Boultier encourgaes.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
Verb
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No one appeared to be in the driver’s seat, but someone appeared to be in the front passenger’s seat, while the rear windows were tinted.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
10 June 2025
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However, atmospheric conditions near the horizon at moonrise or moonset may tint the moon with a subtle orange hue.—
Kate Nalepinski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 June 2025
Noun
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What makes these products incredibly healthy are the food additives, preservatives, and colorants added during multiple stages of processing.—
Anuradha Varanasi,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Oeko-Tex Standard 100: Another third-party verification that ensures textiles are free of over 1,000 substances such as pesticides and colorants after being submitted to rigorous lab testing.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2025
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“Dye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dye. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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