as in painting
to give color or a different color to
dyed her hair a startling red
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Recent Examples of dyeing
At the time, Jenner became known for her edgy, experimental looks, especially after dyeing her hair blue.
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Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
What’s the most common error men make when dyeing their hair or beards?
—The Editors, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
And then manically dyeing my hair pink at the same time.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2025
Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
What’s the most common error men make when dyeing their hair or beards?
—The Editors, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2025
And then manically dyeing my hair pink at the same time.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dyeing
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Construction crews are currently painting, installing fixtures, cabinetry and the ceiling grid, and will soon lay the carpeting.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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In one photo, Dreyer could be seen painting an olive green room's walls white with the help of her 3-year-old son, Russell.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Each clothing sample was subjected to various forms of physical and environmental degradation such as washing, aging and staining to determine how easily compounds could leach from fabrics onto the skin of the wearer.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
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The researchers hope to develop a version that's safe, pleasant-tasting and suitable for large-scale production, without the drawbacks of current treatments like tooth staining, tartar buildup and taste changes in the mouth.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Areas that have yet to see much fall coloring, or have patches of it this season, are most of Texas, as well as Louisiana and Florida.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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The work—in a way, a series of encounters with random elements of one-click consumerism, including coloring books and marketing guides for dentists—is tedious, repetitive, and demoralizing.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Dyeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dyeing. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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