as in fades
to make white or whiter by removing color
the sun eventually paled my bright blue shirt
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Recent Examples of pales
Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
The gold market also pales in comparison to the size of equities and Treasury markets, meaning the price of the metal can more quickly increase, Thomas added.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Chicago only has 10 cranes in the sky, which pales in comparison to other major cities.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Applebee’s recently managed its first quarter of same-store sales growth after eight consecutive declines, a faint improvement, but one that pales in comparison to the surge at Chili’s or the steady gains at Olive Garden.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
And for those who do manage to build a large emergency fund, the balance often pales in comparison to what a common medical procedure could cost, Volk said.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
The gold market also pales in comparison to the size of equities and Treasury markets, meaning the price of the metal can more quickly increase, Thomas added.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Chicago only has 10 cranes in the sky, which pales in comparison to other major cities.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Applebee’s recently managed its first quarter of same-store sales growth after eight consecutive declines, a faint improvement, but one that pales in comparison to the surge at Chili’s or the steady gains at Olive Garden.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pales
Verb
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Along with being functional, these bowls offer a modern look with an embossed texture surrounding the exterior and gradient color scheme that fades from the smallest bowl to the largest.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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But once the novelty fades, no one will care how a video was made.—
Victor Riparbelli,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Wildlife managers used tactics including drones, beanbags, diversionary feeding, deterrent fences and round-the-clock field presence, but the wolves persisted in killing cattle, the DFW said.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
28 Oct. 2025
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In the yard, decorations include nooses, hanging bodies, guards in towers and barbed wire fences.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
Noun
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Odysseus, the Ithacan warrior who is as celebrated for craftiness as Achilles is for brute strength, devises a clever ruse in which the Greeks place a giant wooden horse outside Troy’s walls and pretend to sail away.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Whether through an honest conversation or an unexpected emotional release, this transit helps dissolve walls and toxic barriers, revealing what’s actually hiding beneath the mystery.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Adding whole lemons slices to a classic midnight pasta brightens the dish, giving it a juicy tang to all the salty, savory flavors in the pan.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
21 Oct. 2025
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Ylang-ylang delivers antioxidant-rich radiance, while pure niacinamide brightens and refines texture.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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With nearly 1,000 employees, the company that Lebda founded lets borrowers browse loans from multiple providers including credit cards, mortgages or personal loans.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Oct. 2025
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Leveraging Scholten’s experience with convertible cars, a folding or removable top lets in the sun and breeze.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Ayiku adds that this approach reduces transportation barriers, preserves dignity, and guarantees accessibility for all applicants.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
31 Oct. 2025
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At-large Councilwoman Dimple Ajmera commended Patterson for breaking barriers in conjunction with delivering results.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Ground zero for two family weddings and several SAG-AFTRA events during the Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated actress’s ownership, the light gray and white-trimmed structure is tucked away behind 20-foot privacy hedges and double gates and fronted by a semi-circular driveway.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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Goldman is recommending adding downside hedges such as S & P 500 options overlays with drawdown probabilities at current levels.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Pales.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pales. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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