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
One day later, Smith shared a video of Cline dyeing Easter eggs while his mom sang and danced.
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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
Permanently dyeing your hair extremely black at home is for someone who is absolutely committed to being black for an extended period, Klepadlo says.
—Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 21 Nov. 2025
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
Permanently dyeing your hair extremely black at home is for someone who is absolutely committed to being black for an extended period, Klepadlo says.
—Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 21 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dyeing
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Her story bridges personal reinvention, financial literacy, and access to opportunity, painting a picture of a life led by change and growth.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Customize it by painting the wood a fun color or staining it for a rustic look.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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Some activities aligned with a slower approach could include baking, gardening, sitting with your kids and talking or coloring rather than looking at a screen, and putting comfort first.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
11 Apr. 2026
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Each cookie has cheery yellow petals and a magenta center, with coloring strictly derived from vegetable juices.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Allow the area to dry and repeat the process if visible mold or staining remains.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
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If your books have already been affected, the staining will likely remain—even after treatment—and mold may return, Fifield warns.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
22 Apr. 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 1 May. 2026.
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