FADING (AWAY) Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

fading (away)

verb

present participle of fade (away)

as in melting (away)

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giving out

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That reddish fruit on a stick seemed to pale in comparison to the loads of candy that other houses were giving out.

— Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Elton John, a longtime friend of Stipe’s, broke his longstanding rule against giving out phone numbers to link up Watt and Stipe, sensing the two would enjoy a partnership.

— Devon Ivie, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026

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