1
as in to disappear
to cease to be visible
the departing ship gradually faded over the horizon
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2
as in to bleach
to make white or whiter by removing color
years of harsh sunlight had faded the car, which was once fire-engine red
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as in to weaken
to lose bodily strength or vigor
began to fade after battling the disease for years
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Recent Examples of fade
Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The Sharks dropped both ends of a back-to-back set to fade in the Western Conference wild-card race.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
Yook Jihun, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
The vertical drop and horizontal fade of reliever Jason Adam’s vanishing changeup, and the resistance to sink of closer Mason Miller’s triple-digit fastball?
Take a glance at the two new boards, both of which span 22 feet by 24 feet.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Investors have assumed that geopolitical tensions will eventually fade and markets will rebound.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
The Sharks dropped both ends of a back-to-back set to fade in the Western Conference wild-card race.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
The mid- and high-frequency components that carry vocal detail fade first, while the bass—with its longer wavelengths and greater energy—keeps traveling.
—Yook Jihun, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
The vertical drop and horizontal fade of reliever Jason Adam’s vanishing changeup, and the resistance to sink of closer Mason Miller’s triple-digit fastball?
Take a glance at the two new boards, both of which span 22 feet by 24 feet.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fade
Verb
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In April 2024, more than two decades after Kim Langwell disappeared, David Wiley was ready to talk to investigators.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Burring nettle is a winter annual that disappears during hot weather but seeds can sprout again in late fall.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Some vignettes had the grainy shading of excessive toner powder, while others were bleached out.—
Katherine Rochester,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
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Unicharm could already turn these materials into other hygienic products like toilet paper, but a new ozone treatment designed to bleach, sterilize, and deodorize the pulp is widening the possibilities even further.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Hungary is a major importer of Russian energy and the sanctions would have impacted the country's already weakening economy.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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But instead, the resolution was further weakened to eliminate any reference to Security Council authorization — which is an order for action — and limit its provisions to the Strait of Hormuz.—
Greg Norman-Diamond,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Making the Wrong Choice in Trim Additionally, do not assume that a bright white trim or ceiling color is the universal answer for the kitchen.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
7 Apr. 2026
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The bZ7 has been launched in five trims that come packed with 71-kWh and 88-kWh capacity lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries from CALB.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Between rising costs, vanishing support systems and nonstop scrutiny, parenthood, as Ej Dickson describes in One Bad Mother, has started to feel less like a choice than a trap.—
Micah Barkley,
Bloomberg,
10 Apr. 2026
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It's been one year since a wealthy Long Island couple vanished without a trace.—
Jennifer McLogan,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lush, vibrant and full of life, California Tropicals instantly brightens any space while adding fresh, feel-good energy.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The oil-free formula leaves behind a lightweight bronzy tone that instantly brightens and tans skin.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment dramatically lifts, firms, and tightens sagging, crepey skin and smooths the appearance of cellulite and stretch marks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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However, customer reviews of durability are mixed, as some report sagging after a few years of use.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While most crops are available during the summer, Ward's offers pick-your-own services for two spring flowers – daffodils in mid-April through early May and tulips in late April through mid-May.—
Catherine Messier,
The Providence Journal,
11 Apr. 2026
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And so a small crop of AI infrastructure firms has sprung up to solve what amounts to AI’s secrecy problem.—
Erik German,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Fade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fade. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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