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noun

Definition of palingnext
as in pale

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paling

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verb

present participle of pale
as in bleaching
to make white or whiter by removing color the sun eventually paled my bright blue shirt

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  1. pale
  2. bleaching
  3. fence
  4. wall
  5. brightening
  6. barrier
Noun
  • Their Sky Kraken, a hazy pale on the lighter side, is a good place to start.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
  • The proportion in most contemporary dictatorships (for which there are data) pales in comparison.
    Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 6 Feb. 2020
Definition of pale
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
Noun
  • Some reportedly had to scale fences and break through barricades to enter the building and participate in the vote.
    Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
  • So far, the Free Land Holders have not attempted to erect another fence.
    Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of fence
Noun
  • The result is a staging of half-hearted opulence, with massive walls that trundle into position, squeezing the crowds or parting to reveal a giant staircase suitable for processions.
    Justin Davidson, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The facility reportedly has a very detailed plan to keep the art safe, including fireproof walls.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of wall
Verb
  • The forecast came in the wake of its sudden dimming during 2023 after a decade of gradually brightening.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Trader stepped outside, into the brightening gray, and placed an FPV drone on a wooden stool resting on its side.
    C.J. Chivers Robert Fass Krish Seenivasan Steven Szczesniak, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of brightening
Noun
  • The film champions the idea that age is no barrier to new adventures, showcasing how passion and friendship can reignite a sense of purpose.
    Travis Bean, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
  • The localizer is a barrier at the end of the runway that helps with aircraft landings and was blamed for exacerbating the crash’s severity.
    Paolo Confino, Fortune Asia, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of barrier
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