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
The Grammy-winning singer has never shied away from dyeing her hair.
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Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 30 May 2026
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.
—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
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
Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 30 May 2026
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.
—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
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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Much credit is still due to Tony Seltzer; thanks to the quality of its original, the producers Purity (Flips) are painting with a huge palette of colors.—
Benny Sun,
Pitchfork,
17 June 2026
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Her husband, who works in a factory painting industrial trucks, would be penalized for such a move, imperiling future raises.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
16 June 2026
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The soundtrack of sneaker squeaks, rallying cries, and bouncing basketballs found visual complement in the crayon box of jerseys coloring the city in various shades of hometown pride.—
Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Now imagine taking three colors—say red, blue and green—and coloring each point on each triangle such that no two adjacent points are the same color.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Sealing the grout keeps foods from staining it.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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Natural stone can be more involved; it should be sealed before grouting and can require upkeep to protect against staining.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
Verb
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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 25 Jun. 2026.
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