fading 1 of 3

adjective

Definition of fadingnext
as in sinking

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fading

2 of 3

noun

1
as in weakening

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2
as in passing

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fading

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verb

present participle of fade
1
as in vanishing
to cease to be visible the departing ship gradually faded over the horizon

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2
as in bleaching
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 sagging
to lose bodily strength or vigor began to fade after battling the disease for years

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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fading
  1. passing
  2. bleaching
  3. weakening
  4. deterioration
  5. disappearing
  6. brightening
  7. moribund
  8. evaporation
Noun
  • Since the rumors of Henderson’s passing began to surface late Friday night, A’s fans were left to cope with the seemingly incomprehensible notion that their Superman was gone.
    Melissa Lockard, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Common Pitfalls to Avoid Delaying Estate Plan Updates: Many people neglect to update their estate plans after a spouse’s passing.
    James Brewer, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of passing
Verb
  • Similarly, bleaching with chemicals like permanganate or hypochlorite, which consumes substantial water, can be replaced by ozone bleaching using air, significantly reducing water usage and simplifying the drying process.
    SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
  • To keep their golden color, sultanas are treated with sulfur dioxide, a bleaching preservative that prevents them from oxidizing (turning brown) and retains their quality and uniform color.
    Lauren O'Connor, MS, Health, 29 Sep. 2024
Definition of bleaching
Verb
  • Instead of weakening, the civic movement gathered speed.
    Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The technical picture is weakening The stock's behavior is weak, as shown in the chart below.
    John S. Tobey, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of weakening
Noun
  • The noun is used to describe the deterioration of a person's mental or intellectual state, sometimes seen a symptom of consuming too much material, specifically online content.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Beyond the troubled minds is the physical deterioration: About 56% of Gen Z-ers ages 18 to 25 are obese or overweight.
    Jeff Nelligan, Baltimore Sun, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of deterioration
Verb
  • The investigation was the result of an agreement between the city and a community group, the Crane Boulevard Safety Coalition, which found out about the disappearing messages in the course of litigation involving the construction of a home in Mount Washington.
    Tony Barboza, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The inquiry into their use came during a 2023 dispute between the city and the Crane Boulevard Safety Coalition, which stumbled on the disappearing messages after the city approved the construction of a home in Mount Washington.
    Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of disappearing
Verb
  • Used for brightening under eyes, concealing blemishes, and even contouring, this formula blurs imperfections with minimal product—and still looks natural.
    Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Candles to take you on a relaxing journey Here are some wonderful examples on how to relax while brightening up your home.
    Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of brightening
Adjective
  • Sanders’s swift success at Jackson State caught the attention of Colorado, which wanted to infuse life into its moribund football program.
    Emmanuel Morgan, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
  • What had felt like a moribund march to Biden's defeat was replaced by huge waves of enthusiasm for Harris, as the party coalesced around her, campaign donations poured in and volunteers began to swarm to her campaign.
    Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of moribund
Noun
  • Due to the extended aging process, which results in significant evaporation and lower barrel yields, supply is still very limited.
    Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Due to the extended aging process, which results in significant evaporation and lower barrel yields, supply is limited.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of evaporation
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