as in sinking
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as in weakening
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as in passing
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as in vanishing
to cease to be visible
the departing ship gradually faded over the horizon
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as in bleaching
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 sagging
to lose bodily strength or vigor
began to fade after battling the disease for years
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Recent Examples of fading
Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Thus, the wrecking ball came for the Purple Passion Pit and the rest of the complex, a monument to a fading but wonderfully hospitable era of Chicago entertainment and local entrepreneurship.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Later classified AT2025ulz, the object displayed similar, fading red wavelengths as GW170817.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 Dec. 2025
The film is an adaptation of the ghost novel What Happens At Night, which follows a married couple that travels to Europe to adopt a baby, staying in a cavernous, fading European hotel filled with eccentric characters.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
However, the bedding itself has held up well without any fraying threads or color fading.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
But Russell began to pull away after the early laps with Hamilton fading.
—ABC News, 13 Mar. 2026
For many longtime viewers, the conclusion of that program marks the fading of a format that once occupied a central place in American culture.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026
Kamau fading, then lunging, then crumpling to the pavement at the line.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
Stash cushions indoors or in a waterproof deck box to help prevent mold, stains, and fading.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Score decorative pillows by Sunbrella and Kelly Clarkson Home that resist moisture and fading, offering comfortable lounge accessories that add a pop of color—and when temperatures drop, there’s even an outdoor-friendly throw blanket.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2026
Among his memorable leading performances were roles as an explosive Marine pilot who tyrannizes his family in The Great Santini (1979) and as a fading, alcoholic country singer in Tender Mercies (1983), which won him a Best Actor Oscar.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 24 Feb. 2026
Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Apr. 2026
But with game preservation increasingly becoming an important aspect in the industry, Defender seems to be a fading memory for older players, as well as an unknown game for younger ones.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2026
The first was fading and one-legged, Jokic’s signature shot, the Sombor Shuffle.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
Its sale to American Exchange Group caps a stunning fall driven by over-expansion, fading hype, and strategic missteps that turned a DTC darling into a cautionary tale, Fortune’s Phil Wahba reports.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Consumer Demand Is Shifting Toward Functional Cannabinoids The days when THC percentage alone drove purchasing decisions are fading.
—Thomas Andersen, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
The teak frame’s subtle curves and rounded edges give it some Scandi appeal, while the durable performance upholstery is resistant to mildew and fading from the sun.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026
Hamlin led 292 of the first 317 laps, but a caution for debris on the racetrack with 89 laps to go came out at the perfect time for Elliott, who was fading rapidly on older tires.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Blooper reels, once common in comedy films, are fading from cinema partly due to the rise of dramatic post-credit epilogues and the shift from DVDs to streaming platforms, experts say.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Livaura Retinol Anti-Aging Hand Cream Retinol is a vitamin A derivative that boosts cell turnover and collagen production, while fading wrinkles, fine lines, and reducing visible signs of aging like dullness, dark spots, and texture.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Thus, the wrecking ball came for the Purple Passion Pit and the rest of the complex, a monument to a fading but wonderfully hospitable era of Chicago entertainment and local entrepreneurship.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Later classified AT2025ulz, the object displayed similar, fading red wavelengths as GW170817.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 Dec. 2025
The film is an adaptation of the ghost novel What Happens At Night, which follows a married couple that travels to Europe to adopt a baby, staying in a cavernous, fading European hotel filled with eccentric characters.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
To ward off further damage, one major key is to prevent color fading.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
However, the bedding itself has held up well without any fraying threads or color fading.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026
But Russell began to pull away after the early laps with Hamilton fading.
—ABC News, 13 Mar. 2026
For many longtime viewers, the conclusion of that program marks the fading of a format that once occupied a central place in American culture.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026
Kamau fading, then lunging, then crumpling to the pavement at the line.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026
Stash cushions indoors or in a waterproof deck box to help prevent mold, stains, and fading.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Score decorative pillows by Sunbrella and Kelly Clarkson Home that resist moisture and fading, offering comfortable lounge accessories that add a pop of color—and when temperatures drop, there’s even an outdoor-friendly throw blanket.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2026
Among his memorable leading performances were roles as an explosive Marine pilot who tyrannizes his family in The Great Santini (1979) and as a fading, alcoholic country singer in Tender Mercies (1983), which won him a Best Actor Oscar.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
Dylan’s Patreon is neither a brilliant multimedia project or a sign that his skills are fading.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Apr. 2026
But with game preservation increasingly becoming an important aspect in the industry, Defender seems to be a fading memory for older players, as well as an unknown game for younger ones.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2026
The first was fading and one-legged, Jokic’s signature shot, the Sombor Shuffle.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
Its sale to American Exchange Group caps a stunning fall driven by over-expansion, fading hype, and strategic missteps that turned a DTC darling into a cautionary tale, Fortune’s Phil Wahba reports.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Consumer Demand Is Shifting Toward Functional Cannabinoids The days when THC percentage alone drove purchasing decisions are fading.
—Thomas Andersen, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
The teak frame’s subtle curves and rounded edges give it some Scandi appeal, while the durable performance upholstery is resistant to mildew and fading from the sun.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026
Hamlin led 292 of the first 317 laps, but a caution for debris on the racetrack with 89 laps to go came out at the perfect time for Elliott, who was fading rapidly on older tires.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Blooper reels, once common in comedy films, are fading from cinema partly due to the rise of dramatic post-credit epilogues and the shift from DVDs to streaming platforms, experts say.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fading
Noun
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Other human rights groups warn of a weakening of legal protections.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Higher energy prices are also expected to widen India’s current account deficit, which has contributed to a weakening of the local currency, with the rupee touching record lows in recent days.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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After more than a decade of making a solid name for itself in Tustin, the 2008 financial crisis, as well as the passing of their dad, forced another reckoning.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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In the Current’s 2-1 win over Gotham Saturday, Bethune sparked both goals with her passing.—
PJ Green
April 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 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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The Furry Tales coexisted with candy characters for about a decade before quietly vanishing in the 1980s.—
John Haddad,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The figure skater actually began bleaching her own hair with a paintbrush—and only brought in a professional right before the 2026 Winter Olympics.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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Fierce sunlight bleaching the stones of the old city, blinding the passengers as porters in white kaffiyehs and djellabas stack their portmanteaus on donkey carts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In the Stanford Invitational race video posted by Hedengren’s mother, the two runners embrace at the finish line, the 5-foot-2 Kosgei sagging off the towering BYU runner.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Noticeable sagging or damage The most obvious sign of a deteriorating mattress is sagging or lumps.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Garden centers aren't giving a refund for a dying or dead plant but rather a discount on a new purchase.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
17 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Prosecutors said the owners were given multiple warnings about the roof's deterioration and were even urged to cancel the concert that was going on at the time of the collapse.—
Jennifer Bisram,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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In addition, physical deterioration has become a concern over time.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Alcala added that burritos were modified in the American melting pot in a similar way to sushi and pizza.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The combination is not only a melting pot of a roster, but a change in recruiting philosophy.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Fading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fading. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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