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
Any colors that can catch your eye from a plate (and make your mouth water) are guaranteed to make an impact in 2026; edible flowers are the key to organically dyeing drinks and desserts with different hues.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
One day later, Smith shared a video of Cline dyeing Easter eggs while his mom sang and danced.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
For many fans — including plenty in the audience with neon green or pink hair — dyeing your own hair at home is part of self-discovery.
—Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
As members of the plumbers' union, Local 130, plowed through the Chicago River, dyeing it a glowing green, thousands lined Wacker Drive and the bridges to catch a glimpse of how the process is done.
—Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
In the Middle Ages, both Eastern Orthodox as well as Western church goers began dyeing eggs red in celebration of the holiday, a tradition which continues today in countries around the world, including Greece.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026
How long has Chicago been dyeing the river green?
—Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
When John commands Cal to cut his long hair, Cal rebels by dyeing it platinum and trimming it into a chin-length bob.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
So, we’re used to thinking about dyeing our hair—and focusing on our roots—as a corrective, routine treatment to cover gray hair.
—Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2025
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
One day later, Smith shared a video of Cline dyeing Easter eggs while his mom sang and danced.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
For many fans — including plenty in the audience with neon green or pink hair — dyeing your own hair at home is part of self-discovery.
—Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
As members of the plumbers' union, Local 130, plowed through the Chicago River, dyeing it a glowing green, thousands lined Wacker Drive and the bridges to catch a glimpse of how the process is done.
—Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
In the Middle Ages, both Eastern Orthodox as well as Western church goers began dyeing eggs red in celebration of the holiday, a tradition which continues today in countries around the world, including Greece.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026
How long has Chicago been dyeing the river green?
—Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
When John commands Cal to cut his long hair, Cal rebels by dyeing it platinum and trimming it into a chin-length bob.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
So, we’re used to thinking about dyeing our hair—and focusing on our roots—as a corrective, routine treatment to cover gray hair.
—Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dyeing
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But bond markets are painting a different picture — and the growing divergence is ringing alarm bells for some investors.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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McCra claimed that this was caused by his sister painting birdhouses red.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
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To understand that definition, put yourself in the position of the verifier in the map-coloring example.—
Ben Brubaker,
Quanta Magazine,
11 May 2026
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Orange and blue start coloring the sky.—
Dana Munro,
Washington Post,
3 May 2026
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Boards with deep knife grooves, cracks, or staining should be replaced because damaged areas can continue to trap bacteria even after cleaning.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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Worse yet, the black olive tree caterpillar also feeds on these galls caused by the mites, accelerating staining through its droppings.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 May 2026
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The atmosphere is lousy with the stuff, tinting the air a butterscotch color—except near the sun in the sky, where light scattering creates a blue aura that is best visible at sunset.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
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Consider tinting your brows one to two shades darker than your new hair color for a cohesive look.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Dyeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dyeing. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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