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
Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
The Tar Heels faded badly in the VCU game, with Davis shortening his rotation to keep four players on the floor for the entire second half while another played 15 minutes.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Her message endured the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius, centuries of burial beneath volcanic ash, and the slow fade of time itself.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
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Verb
But as anyone who has ever tried to pick a perfect bracket knows, confidence fades fast once the games begin.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
The Tar Heels faded badly in the VCU game, with Davis shortening his rotation to keep four players on the floor for the entire second half while another played 15 minutes.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
As childhood memories are made and fade in the same instant, siblings Lily and Bodhi diverge at the dawn of life beyond their home, a Colorado alligator sanctuary.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Her message endured the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius, centuries of burial beneath volcanic ash, and the slow fade of time itself.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fade
Verb
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But a few days before Sonya disappeared, something was bothering her, her mother said.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
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Infected people may also develop a pinprick red or purple rash that doesn’t disappear under pressure.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
21 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
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Other pictures captured include the Kylie Cosmetics founder in a Dolce & Gabbana bra, Hermès pants, a belt by Balenciaga, dangling earrings by David Webb, and black boots that hit just below her knees, her eyebrows bleached for the shot.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For the country’s leadership, weakened militarily and more isolated than ever, inflicting economic suffering has become the most powerful weapon available.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
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Continuous support could theoretically weaken muscles, so experts advise mixing exo use with traditional ergonomics and exercise.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Door seals and window trim can dry out and crack, making interiors vulnerable to leaks and weather damage.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The collection also includes a denim jacket with soft leather trim and bronze hardware to match the footwear.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Apple deals this good are super rare, so pick them before this deal vanishes.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Even long after the tell-tale odor of new paint has vanished, traditional paint can off-gas for months, releasing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that have been linked to organ and nervous system damage, cancer, and infertility.—
Maya Ibbitson,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Ferulic acid boosts that brightening trio, while niacinamide and tangerine peel extract help even things out over time.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2026
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This serum is packed with 15% vitamin C and a barrier boost complex that brightens, firms and supports collagen.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Release, for contouring and pressure relief; and Adaptive, to keep the bed from sagging.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2026
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The roof flakes, the porch sags.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Think mugwort from Ganghwa, fig from Yeongam, or rice harvested in Yeoju, a region known for its mineral-rich soil and high-quality crops.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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Several years earlier, in 2018, flooding decimated Hawaii's taro crop.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Fade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fade. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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