as in to fade
to make white or whiter by removing color
bleached the stained shirt back to its original white
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Recent Examples of bleach
Fabrics that should never be bleached include: leather, spandex, wool, and silk.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
The dentist will apply a protective gel or a rubber shield to the gums, and then a bleaching agent will be applied.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025
But seed oils are put through a process where they are pressed, bleached, heated, processed with solvents and highly refined, which can strip them of their nutritional value.
—Rona Berg, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
This bright purple post-shampoo helper nixes brassiness while coconut, olive, and watermelon seed oils cut down on brittleness from bleaching.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 12 May 2025
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
The dentist will apply a protective gel or a rubber shield to the gums, and then a bleaching agent will be applied.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025
But seed oils are put through a process where they are pressed, bleached, heated, processed with solvents and highly refined, which can strip them of their nutritional value.
—Rona Berg, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
This bright purple post-shampoo helper nixes brassiness while coconut, olive, and watermelon seed oils cut down on brittleness from bleaching.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bleach
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Despite the metaverse hype having faded, Infinite Reality shows that investor belief in immersive environments remains, especially when linked to creator infrastructure or enterprise applications. 4.—
Elena Volotovskaya,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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When McBride isn’t answering the director’s questions and when Joynt is able to fade into the background, the documentary, which asserts little visual style other than fly-on-the-wall presence, is able to witness moments that showcase the unguarded McBride.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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Furthermore, alpha hydroxy acid—citric acid, to be exact—adds a little exfoliation to the mix, sweeping away dead skin cells and excess oils while brightening the complexion and helping skin absorb other products like toners, serums, and moisturizers.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
14 June 2025
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Additionally, peptides and niacinamide help protect against dark spots while brightening the skin and refining pores.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
13 June 2025
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The bright colors of spent flowers will dull or turn brown, indicating the bloom is past its prime and ready to remove.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Even so, that dimmer wattage does little to dull a film that plays like cine-karaoke — and as any mic fiend can attest, the glory in those moments belongs not to the singer, but the song.—
Ben Croll,
IndieWire,
13 May 2025
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While Powers emphasizes oral hygiene, utilizing products like Lumify Eye Drops, teeth whitening strips, and fragrances are simpler upgrades.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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In food, calcium phosphate is used as a whitening agent.—
Jasmine Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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“Bleach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bleach. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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