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
Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
This weekend, the moon fades toward last quarter, opening up darker skies with each passing night.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 8 May 2026
Reaching freeway speeds, the hum fades and the Blazer offers a quiet ride.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Not the kind that fades by itself with age.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
And without really noticing it, the urgency that once existed at the beginning of your search quietly fades away.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
However, as the smell fades over time, so will its effectiveness in warding off mice.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
Even after the story fades from public view, Vrabel may still have to deal with fallout in his personal life.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
When Shingles Doesn’t End With the Blisters For some people, the worst part starts after the rash fades.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
After the rogue’s gallery is introduced early on, nearly everyone except for Tim, Elliot, and Rebecca fades into the background, although delightfully, Emma Thompson nails her brief comedic role as a brusque solicitor handling George’s last will and testament.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
This weekend, the moon fades toward last quarter, opening up darker skies with each passing night.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 8 May 2026
Reaching freeway speeds, the hum fades and the Blazer offers a quiet ride.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Not the kind that fades by itself with age.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
And without really noticing it, the urgency that once existed at the beginning of your search quietly fades away.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
However, as the smell fades over time, so will its effectiveness in warding off mice.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
Even after the story fades from public view, Vrabel may still have to deal with fallout in his personal life.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
When Shingles Doesn’t End With the Blisters For some people, the worst part starts after the rash fades.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fades
Verb
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Whatever baggage attaches to Ben Lerner and his novels disappears, and what is left is the experience, for me, a powerful, even indelible experience.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Across from it, the fitting area disappears behind Schumacher curtains patterned with soft florals and a geometric trim.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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His owner, Hannah Gleason from Oklahoma, told Newsweek that the merle gene isn’t a coloring gene rather than a gene that bleaches the fur and causes lack of pigmentation which can lead to birth defects, blindness, deafness, or sometimes all three.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But the weakening of that regime weakens the proxies as well.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 May 2026
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Jeff Marks, director of portfolio analysis for the Club, said the report weakens the case for near-term Federal Reserve rate cuts because the labor market remains stable.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Upper trims, like the GT-Line AWD, provide more power for driving enthusiasts.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Beyond the shell fabric are waterproof membranes, adhesives, trims, zippers, cords and heat-transfer labels sourced from different suppliers, each with its own chemical and manufacturing considerations.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
Verb
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But then, the skier suddenly vanishes without a trace.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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The narrow-body Airbus A321 sweeps in from the left as the person vanishes and one of the plane’s engines catches fire.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
Verb
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The hue is deepening into richer, more golden tones, a shift away from the airy butter yellow that still brightens contemporary collections.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Another key element is the slouchy shoulder bag that brightens up the outfit without adding more bulk.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As the story goes, this particular treasure hunter spent several days in those harsh conditions, carefully following a pre-determined grid pattern to ensure every square foot of the desertscape was scanned.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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The place was an ultra-slick design temple conceived by Ian Schrager and Philippe Starck, and its high-wattage shellac invited a sort of anything-goes naughtiness.—
Nick Remsen,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Texture is key for bringing flat strands to life, especially with shorter cuts like lobs and bobs.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
7 Apr. 2026
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Popular mid-length blonde hairstyles include textured bobs, layered curls, and curtain bangs.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Fades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fades. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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