PALES Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

pales 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of pale

as in fades

to make white or whiter by removing color the sun eventually paled my bright blue shirt

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pales

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noun

plural of pale

as in fences

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Recent Examples of pales

Verb

That still pales in comparison to the amount of BBLs women got in 2025 (over 25,000, while men only got 550), although neither figure includes injectables like Alloclae. — Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 13 Oct. 2026 While the prevalence of carfentanil still pales in comparison to fentanyl, experts are nevertheless alarmed by the increase of a substance researched for years as a chemical weapon and deployed by Russian forces on Chechen separatists in 2002. — ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026 Being the offense’s engine is a completely different (and more challenging) assignment than being an off-ball threat, and while Knueppel might already be the best off-ball player in the league, the value of that role still pales behind that of a big, ballhandling wing. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026 The team’s turnaround still pales in comparison to what Oklahoma City or San Antonio has done, emerging as title contenders with MVP-caliber players anchoring their lineups. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 14 Apr. 2026 His county’s population has grown by roughly by 32% since 1990, which pales in comparison with statewide growth of 74%. — Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026 And the scale of this pullback still pales next to its 75% collapse during the 2021–2022 bear market. — Emily Nicolle, Fortune, 23 Nov. 2025 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 Chicago only has 10 cranes in the sky, which pales in comparison to other major cities. — James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pales

Verb

As chlorophyll fades and the brilliant hues of sugar maples, ginkgoes, oaks and more illuminate the horizon, fall gently seduces us into thinking all is beautiful and peaceful.

— Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2026
The decisions prompted outrage on the island as federal support for solar projects fades.

— Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of fades

Noun

That hog tore up more fences, broke more gates, broke the backs of more female hogs and was chased by more hunters than any critter there has ever been in this country.

— Jack Wingate as told to John Phillips, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2026
The project also includes replacing the bridge railings, fences and median barrier.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of fences

Noun

The contemporary rooms are the most striking, all polished, minimalist, and moody with quartzite rock walls, floor-to-ceiling bay windows, paddling-pool sized sunken bathtubs, and sexy double sided fireplaces.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Its ability to clean floors, walls, waterlines and slopes gives it versatility across different cleaning requirements, while the dual filtration system and large debris basket support longer cleaning sessions.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of walls

Noun

Starting with a scene that feels real and looks real lets McKeown get away with what is otherwise a silly creature feature, elongated but never past the point of enjoyment.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
In darker environments, opening the aperture lets in more light.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of lets

Noun

The airline was kept in the black by a healthy cargo business and fuel hedges.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Formal hedges require frequent pruning, about every six weeks, to keep their distinct shapes intact using electric hedge trimmers to shear the surface.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2026