dyes 1 of 2

plural of dye
as in pigments
a substance used to color other materials soaked the fabric in blue dye

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dyes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of dye

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Recent Examples of dyes
Noun
American food giants like Walmart’s Great Value brand, General Mills, Kraft Heinz and more are pledging to remove additives like synthetic dyes, certain preservatives and artificial sweeteners from their foods. Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025 Major food companies including Kraft Heinz, General Mills, WK Kellogg Co, The Campbell’s Company, PepsiCo and Utz have similarly pledged to remove artificial dyes by 2027. Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025 The company provided a full list of ingredients that will be eliminated, including many FD&C dyes and titanium dioxide. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025 Walmart is removing synthetic dyes, artificial sweeteners, and preservatives from its private-label brands. Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025 Some states, including West Virginia and Arizona, have banned artificial dyes in school lunches. Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025 Pesticides, pharmaceutical residues, industrial chemicals, microplastics, dyes, and PFAS continue to enter the water cycle. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2025 Across the board, everyone warns against harsh sulfates, drying alcohols, and synthetic dyes. Larry Stansbury, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025 The first standard, focused on dyes, is live, with cotton and wool certifications coming soon. Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dyes
Noun
  • Weather, specifically cool nights and sunny days, helps produce the red pigments in leaves.
    Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Miracle Balm contains light-reflecting pigments that give the skin a fresh, healthy glow.
    Caitlyn Martyn may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Sanchez could challenge how the available video has been interpreted and might share information that paints him in a more favorable light.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Research regarding the effectiveness of Instagram's teen safety features, as reported by child-safety advocacy groups and corroborated by researchers at Northeastern University (September 25, 2025), paints a different picture.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Ross passed the day's examination with flying colors, barely flinching at the rubber chicken.
    Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The complex is decorated in the school colors, red and black with the Bobcat logo prominently displayed.
    John Wisely, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Blood still regularly stains the floors of the Coliseum’s rings.
    Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Except for canthaxanthin and orange B dye, the other colorants are made from petroleum.
    Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The process removes everything—dyes, colorants, contaminants, blends—to yield a resin that’s identical (chemically speaking) to virgin polyester.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Verb
  • Anyone who tints or colors their hair knows all about this.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The patriotic red, white, and blue cookies debuted for July 4 and contain natural colorings such as spirulina, turmeric, and vegetable juice in place of artificial food dyes.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Here’s what to know about the food colorings coming soon to your pantry and fridge.
    Alice Park, Time, 15 Sep. 2025

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“Dyes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dyes. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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