fades 1 of 2

verb

Definition of fadesnext
present tense third-person singular of fade
1
as in disappears
to cease to be visible the departing ship gradually faded over the horizon

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2
as in bleaches
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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3
as in weakens
to lose bodily strength or vigor began to fade after battling the disease for years

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fades

2 of 2

noun

plural of fade
as in trims

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fades
  1. disappears
  2. weakens
  3. brightens
  4. goes
  5. bobs
  6. fails
Verb
  • But that misses the point of the distinct charm of a screen that disappears when not in use.
    Andrew Williams, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
  • As legitimate political space disappears and moderate Islamist voices are extinguished, Tajiks may come to believe that democracy does not work—and that violence is the answer.
    Steve Swerdlow, Foreign Affairs, 14 Mar. 2016
Definition of disappears
Verb
  • This detachment not only affects how individuals respond to disasters but also weakens the overall collective response.
    Lars Daniel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • A student can attempt the course without the pressure of immediate feedback or the potential to fall behind, which weakens the signal of their willingness to take on challenges.
    Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of weakens
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  • To top it off, turmeric root extract brightens your complexion and brings back that glow that dry skin tends to steal away.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Not only that, the treatment essence hydrates, exfoliates and brightens your skin thanks to niacinamide and tamanu extracts.
    Larry Stansbury, Essence, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of brightens
Verb
  • As far as the mechanics of the x-ray specs project goes, what the pair of hackers have confirmed is that all five technologies used are new but readily available.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • As the story goes, Elvis Presley and his new bride Priscilla had originally planned on getting married in what was known then as the House of Tomorrow in the spring of 1967.
    Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of goes
Noun
  • Here are the five most notable bobs for fall 2024.
    Hannah Coates, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Even her haircuts and styles seamlessly transition between long layers and voluminous bobs.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2024
Definition of bobs
Verb
  • From the solar eclipse, supermoons, and now a temporary second moon orbiting the Earth, the sky's paintbrush never fails to bring awe to our eyes.
    Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
  • For example, when a robot fails to pick an overweight item many times, a person on site can be notified to manually handle the item.
    Jeff Mahler, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of fails
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