as in to paint
to give color or a different color to
dyed her hair a startling red
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Recent Examples of dye
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
When applied to colorful textiles like pillows or upholstery, hydrogen peroxide reacts with the dye molecules in the fabric, leading to fading or even bleach-like spots.
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Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
23 June 2026
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
But that river is dyed green for a day.
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Scott Simon,
NPR,
20 June 2026
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Noun
According to the Grüns website, the gummies are plant-based and vegan, with no gluten, dairy, nuts, synthetic sweeteners or synthetic dyes.
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Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
When applied to colorful textiles like pillows or upholstery, hydrogen peroxide reacts with the dye molecules in the fabric, leading to fading or even bleach-like spots.
—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
23 June 2026
Verb
Before that, the agency said the bottom of the pool was black, and at times in its history water had been dyed to improve reflectivity.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
But that river is dyed green for a day.
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Scott Simon,
NPR,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dye
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In a process known as photobleaching, the UV light breaks down the chemical bonds in pigments, which can brighten your whites.
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Every Sunday, the kids club—adorably called Sweet Potato—organizes eco-educational activities such as bamboo kit workshops and pigment painting classes, and the shallow end of the beachfront infinity pool delivers hours of watery fun.
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To add interest and frame the berries, the index and pinky nails are painted in pink-and-white checkers.
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Mamdani sought to paint a picture of division in the country as a tool of the rich and powerful.
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This recipe skips the traditional green food coloring in favor of chives for noticeably colorful freshness.
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The coloring signals that the chicken has been cooked evenly.
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Semi-sheer, marbled accent nails look like they’ve been stained with blackberry juice.
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Dressing up for warmer weather can be a challenge since plush fabrics like silk can easily stain and aren’t as breathable.
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And when Pawlak woke up the next day, the sun was high in the sky and the ocean was the color of dark blue Gatorade.
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Ironically, though, her flushed and rosy cheeks were created with two shades of the Beauty Pie Supercheek Cream Blush — one of which was in her iconic color palette, while the other was actually — gasp!
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The structural glazing is cleverly integrated into the hull and superstructure, with each pane of glass uniquely shaped and tinted to blend seamlessly with the steel and aluminum.
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Older adults made their beds or sat in a common area near windows of frosted glass, tinted for privacy from onlookers.
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The dye free version skips the yellow colorant for a shorter ingredient list and a cleaner look.
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There was a push to use American dyes and colorants to stave off a deep economic recession—there wasn’t really any other choice—but the cold commercial reality dumped water all over that flag-waving parade.
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“Dye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dye. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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