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
Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Energy drinks can give you a quick burst of energy, but that boost often fades fast.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026
The reality is that a war is still raging in the Middle East, and no matter what anyone says, when the missiles and drones start flying, the level of certainty fades.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
The instant skin touches surface, a bright sting strikes, then fades to a low hum.
—Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
The sound of rushing cars fades into the gentle fluttering of pages in the wind.
—Jason Lecras, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
The world outside the taxi fades, vanishes.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
For the students, the experience will stay with them long after the soreness fades because running a marathon at 17 or 18 years old is not just a race, but a blueprint for life.
—Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
What happens when Messimania eventually fades away and Mas and his partners are forced to find the next great one to lure fans to the stadium and merchandise remains to be seen.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
Support for DiCaprio fades, and Day-Lewis wins his third Oscar.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Energy drinks can give you a quick burst of energy, but that boost often fades fast.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026
The reality is that a war is still raging in the Middle East, and no matter what anyone says, when the missiles and drones start flying, the level of certainty fades.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
The instant skin touches surface, a bright sting strikes, then fades to a low hum.
—Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
The sound of rushing cars fades into the gentle fluttering of pages in the wind.
—Jason Lecras, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
The world outside the taxi fades, vanishes.
—Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
For the students, the experience will stay with them long after the soreness fades because running a marathon at 17 or 18 years old is not just a race, but a blueprint for life.
—Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
What happens when Messimania eventually fades away and Mas and his partners are forced to find the next great one to lure fans to the stadium and merchandise remains to be seen.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fades
Verb
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If trust in the integrity of the game disappears, then interest is likely to follow.—
McKay Coppins,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2026
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The ship simply disappears from the map.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 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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And if the economy deteriorates and the labor market materially weakens at the same time?—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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Without this supply from the updraft, the storm weakens and dissipates.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The car comes in two trims, starting at $89,900 and $102,900.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Super Cruise is an option on the lower trims.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The waste that vanishes from coastlines and shipping lanes doesn’t vanish at all.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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In biology, a Lazarus species is one that vanishes from the fossil record or from scientific observation for a prolonged period, only to turn up alive later.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nothing brightens a garden like the presence of birds and other wildlife, so invite them in.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Your 5th House of Discovery brightens as mischievous Mercury conjoins the life-giving Sun.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The experience stands out, either because of some exceptional food items or an aspect of hospitality that goes above and beyond.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Since speed dating only made Taylor more nervous, Jessi goes ahead and hires the dating coach who organized the speed-dating event to give Taylor some one-on-one tutelage.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Elliot’s favorites include preppy bobs and long layers.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
10 Mar. 2026
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Smith bobs and weaves around the question.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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