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
ABC News, 28 May 2026
Its effectiveness fades quickly outdoors, so combining methods works best.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 28 May 2026
The light fades as divers disappear farther into a cave system, until the greenish hue from their flashlight is all that’s visible, bouncing off walls, picking out creatures humans might never have seen before, and illuminating a world otherwise confined to total darkness.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
In turn, we’re led to believe that if attraction fades, the relationship itself must be doomed.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Shows end and fame fades, but the beef stands will stay slinging.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
As for what happens when Pete fades entirely, that remains a mystery— but season 6 will finally have to reveal the answer.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
Capacity fades quickly, and fast charging generates heat that accelerates that degradation and raises safety concerns.
—Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
Once the smell fades, neem oil has lost its potency.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Verb
Jeans then usually go through finishing treatments to create different shades, fades and distressed textures.
—ABC News, 28 May 2026
Its effectiveness fades quickly outdoors, so combining methods works best.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 28 May 2026
The light fades as divers disappear farther into a cave system, until the greenish hue from their flashlight is all that’s visible, bouncing off walls, picking out creatures humans might never have seen before, and illuminating a world otherwise confined to total darkness.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
In turn, we’re led to believe that if attraction fades, the relationship itself must be doomed.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Shows end and fame fades, but the beef stands will stay slinging.
—Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
As for what happens when Pete fades entirely, that remains a mystery— but season 6 will finally have to reveal the answer.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
Capacity fades quickly, and fast charging generates heat that accelerates that degradation and raises safety concerns.
—Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 22 May 2026
Once the smell fades, neem oil has lost its potency.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fades
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But institutional programming only runs as long as there’s a budget line for it, and when that line disappears so does the infrastructure that women were conditioned to rely on.—
Alli Kushner,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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In some images — such as those captured by the Spitzer Space Telescope — the iconic horsehead-shape disappears entirely, transforming the familiar nebula into something alien, and new.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 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
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Subtract what weakens the system.—
Nilton Bernini,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Teams evolve at different speeds, innovation concentrates among a small subset of employees, and trust across the organization weakens.—
Matt Rosenbaum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Another obstacle to footwear recycling is external embellishments such as logos, patches and trims, which Fashion for Good found that 90 percent of post-consumer shoes bear.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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Here's a breakdown of Toyota Prius trims and which trim may be best for you.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
Verb
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During this car ride, the antagonism between the two men vanishes.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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Then, in a matter of seconds, something enormous vanishes beneath the surface.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Niacinamide brightens and balances, while collagen, squalane, and adenosine work together to contribute to a hydrated, bouncier-looking complexion.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 May 2026
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Rae says a milky white or soft ivory shade brightens the overall appearance of the foot, while still feeling understated.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
27 May 2026
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With enough optimization and intervention, their argument goes, the body can be manipulated into becoming fully knowable, mastered, perfect.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
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At Tuckernuck, Americana charm goes hand in hand with sweat-ready formulations — serving up looks for the studio, the nail salon, and every setting in between.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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There are bobs that are much more geometric, polished, or structured—like the classic straight bob or blunt bob—while the Capri bob looks for movement and a certain pretty imperfection.—
Vanessa Santos,
Glamour,
1 June 2026
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Short hairstyles come in many different options, including bobs, pixies, and everything in between.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
27 May 2026
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