1
as in disappears
to cease to be visible
the departing ship gradually faded over the horizon
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as in bleaches
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 weakens
to lose bodily strength or vigor
began to fade after battling the disease for years
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Recent Examples of fades
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
And when history is forgotten, respect for it fades.
—Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
Darker or lighter patches of skin after the rash fades, called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
After the blue/purple phase, the bruise will usually turn yellow/green, then gradually fades to normal.
—Marisa Garshick, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Outrage fades, the unthinkable becomes routine, and the guardrails that protect self-government quietly disappear.
—Aron Solomon
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
As summer fades into fall, many in the tech world are worried about winter.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Our level of education around our position quickly fades in a fast-changing world.
—Jeanne M. Stafford, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
For the first time, astronomers can respond almost immediately when a neutrino is detected, pointing telescopes toward the right spot in the sky before a flare fades away.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2025
Noun
Midnight blue, a heavier shade, has been favored in recent years as the summer fades and fall approaches.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
And when history is forgotten, respect for it fades.
—Big Think, 4 Sep. 2025
Darker or lighter patches of skin after the rash fades, called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
After the blue/purple phase, the bruise will usually turn yellow/green, then gradually fades to normal.
—Marisa Garshick, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Outrage fades, the unthinkable becomes routine, and the guardrails that protect self-government quietly disappear.
—Aron Solomon
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
As summer fades into fall, many in the tech world are worried about winter.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Our level of education around our position quickly fades in a fast-changing world.
—Jeanne M. Stafford, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
For the first time, astronomers can respond almost immediately when a neutrino is detected, pointing telescopes toward the right spot in the sky before a flare fades away.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fades
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Related Stories When Ema disappears and tragedy is covered up, Daniel faces betrayal and decides to seek revenge before leaving.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Friedman explained that architects Foster & Partners designed a retractable 15-foot elevator that comes up and disappears to avoid blocking its neighbors’ views of the Eiffel Tower.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Bottom line—moving Space Command headquarters weakens our national security at the worst possible time.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
3 Sep. 2025
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If employees rely on tools only for quick answers, curiosity weakens.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard with all trims.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
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Interior trims range from basic to luxurious, but all feature easy to use controls, physical switches and dials for key functions and one of the auto industry’s best touch screens and infotainment systems.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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But when a friend vanishes, she, her two nieces, and a dog set out to find her, uncovering her ties to the underground organization.—
Maria Reva
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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Why Timing Is the True Test In the hero’s journey, answering the call too early can mean certain defeat; waiting too long can mean the opportunity vanishes forever.—
Jessica Billingsley,
Rolling Stone,
2 Sep. 2025
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But seeing the children in the shelter − along with the Red Cross staff − brightens her spirit.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Stephanie said this brightens the day for herself and Patrick, but also for others who see the animal friends hanging out together.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Aug. 2025
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As for Cracker Barrel, where the company goes from here is anyone’s guess.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Money raised from Arizona lottery games goes toward funding higher education, health and human services, environmental conservation and economic and business development in the state.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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At the harbor, a single boat named Nordlys bobs gently—its hull scarred by winter crossings.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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The French Bob From red carpet premieres to runways and street style looks, bobs have dominated this summer, and the trend shows no signs of slowing in the seasons ahead.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
22 Aug. 2025
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This etching makes a countertop easily stain and dulls the surface.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
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Unfortunately, jet lag dulls the Bolts’ spark in a close battle that ends in a Fins win.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Fades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fades. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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