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
Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
The letters are printed on the sides of the keys rather than the top, which prevents fading.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Palestinians expressed fading hopes for any immediate improvement in their lives.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
That dynamic now appears to be fading, with retail investors increasingly hesitant to add exposure, even during improving market conditions.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
The blooms are fading but still colorful.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
This option has a clean, versatile design that complements many styles, and the durable polypropylene construction resists fading, stains, and daily wear and tear.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
The industry is not fading away.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Dylan’s Patreon is neither a brilliant multimedia project or a sign that his skills are fading.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Apr. 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
As in this moisturizing CeraVe cream, beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) is able to penetrate past superficial layers to turn skin into a smooth canvas while fading age spots and hyperpigmentation.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
The letters are printed on the sides of the keys rather than the top, which prevents fading.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Palestinians expressed fading hopes for any immediate improvement in their lives.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
That dynamic now appears to be fading, with retail investors increasingly hesitant to add exposure, even during improving market conditions.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
The blooms are fading but still colorful.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
This option has a clean, versatile design that complements many styles, and the durable polypropylene construction resists fading, stains, and daily wear and tear.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
The industry is not fading away.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Dylan’s Patreon is neither a brilliant multimedia project or a sign that his skills are fading.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fading
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On Saturday, storm chances increase, especially west of DFW, but some weakening is possible as storms move east.—
Nelly Carreno,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The new business frontiers do not indicate a weakening in the AP’s standards of providing fast, accurate, non-biased news, leaders said.—
David Bauder,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In doing so, the tabloid has become an improbable fount of accountability in a political era characterized by impasse, fear, and an ad-nauseam passing of the buck.—
Paula Mejía,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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Cass High School in Bartow County announced the unexpected passing of Joey Dean in a heartfelt message shared with students, staff, and families.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
14 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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Still, any miscalculation or direct confrontation at sea could tip the diplomatic posturing into rapid deterioration and risk jeopardizing the fragile stability in the detente between Washington and Beijing.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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Toss any berries showing signs of deterioration.—
Jessica Farthing,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Instead, precipitation arriving as rain – along with intermittent midwinter melting events – increased the runoff.—
Imtiaz Rangwala,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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The National Weather Service urged caution in Sacramento rivers, as warmer temperatures are bringing colder waters from mountain snowfall melting.—
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Fading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fading. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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