1
as in to disappear
to cease to be visible
the departing ship gradually faded over the horizon
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2
as in to bleach
to make white or whiter by removing color
years of harsh sunlight had faded the car, which was once fire-engine red
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as in to weaken
to lose bodily strength or vigor
began to fade after battling the disease for years
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Recent Examples of fade
Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
In Guthrie’s case, the challenge hasn’t faded.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Apr. 2026
Mia Fishman, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
The petals start as white but fade into pink or purple.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
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Verb
The episode, and Zack himself, faded from Johan’s mind.
—Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
In Guthrie’s case, the challenge hasn’t faded.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
They were eliminated by Purdue in the second round, but Khan’s spotlight didn’t fade.
—Mia Fishman, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
The petals start as white but fade into pink or purple.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fade
Verb
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The deputy gang narrative was a political campaign created to discredit my administration, never used during the McDonnell era, and mysteriously disappeared during the current administration.—
Opinion Staff,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Predators disappeared, resulting in an explosion in deer, further degrading the woodlands and peatlands.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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Unicharm could already turn these materials into other hygienic products like toilet paper, but a new ozone treatment designed to bleach, sterilize, and deodorize the pulp is widening the possibilities even further.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
25 Mar. 2026
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The feat, coupled with her easygoing personality and signature bleached halo hair, launched her to global fame.—
Zara Irshad,
San Francisco Chronicle,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But the president contends there is no excuse for the lack of participation now that Iran's navy has been sunk and its air defenses severely weakened.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the state’s view, that weakens or muddies the legal boundary between the two types of gambling venues.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Classic and chenille embroidery, leather braiding, needling, carpet stitch, patchwork, foil print and hand painting are just some of the techniques the firm uses to transform trims from functional elements to small yet impactful branding solutions.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Many brands are focusing on trim 65% and 75% tenkeyless models, while the Dark Mount is a bit of a bigfoot with all the modules attached.—
Aubrey Jowers,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After alerting a flight attendant, the woman vanished into the rest room to avoid further entanglement.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Furry Tales coexisted with candy characters for about a decade before quietly vanishing in the 1980s.—
John Haddad,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Creative expression takes the spotlight as the Full Moon brightens your 5th House of Play, encouraging you to share a joke or finish a sketch.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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July 23 – August 22 Your words can truly brighten someone’s day.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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While lightweight sleepers may not notice much impact, heavier sleepers will likely find their mattresses sag more quickly.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Wrinkles, sun spots and sagging skin have become so demonized, that even teenagers — decades away from this reality — and increasingly men, previously exempt from this ruinous beauty standard, have started to fear, anticipate and prepare for their arrival.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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Once soil health improves, many gardeners find that digging individual planting holes is sufficient for establishing crops.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Intentional feeding of bears is now prohibited, and farmers may seek permits to address excessive bear damage to crops or livestock.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Fade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fade. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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