paling 1 of 2

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
  • Admittedly, the global disharmony that the Bush administration overcame in 2008 pales in comparison with the bitterness and distrust today.
    Chad P. Bown, Foreign Affairs, 28 Apr. 2020
  • Their matchday and commercial revenue pales in comparison.
    Peter Rutzler, The Athletic, 19 Aug. 2024
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
  • The Felician softball program has already raised about $45,000, some of which is going toward moving in the fences.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Another question about the fence: What’s to keep people from walking to the end and stepping around it?
    Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of fence
Noun
  • The wire led back behind the socket and into the wall.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The 16 Best Bar Stools of 2024 for Every Style and Budget More Ideas for Incorporating Electric Blue Don’t shy away from using electric blue on your walls, too.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of wall
Verb
  • Summary Many social media influencers tout rice water as an anti-aging and skin-brightening miracle.
    Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
  • That includes controversial technologies used to reflect sunlight back into space, primarily by sending reflective particles into the atmosphere or by brightening clouds.
    Justine Calma, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of brightening
Noun
  • This model has democratized online retail, giving sellers access to global markets with few barriers to entry.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Delays, opaque fees, poor communication, and high barriers to access can all erode trust in cross-border payments.
    Dean DeBiase, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of barrier
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