fading (away)

Definition of fading (away)next
present participle of fade (away)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fading (away)
giving out
Verb
  • This is the latest state-level step to put a dent in the unbridled permitting of AI giving out mental health advice that is wildly over-the-line.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • The United States has powered through a change of power in Washington, a trade war, a hot war with Iran, a sharp round of monetary tightening, and an extended government shutdown without the engine giving out.
    Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
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“Fading (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fading%20%28away%29. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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