as in to fade
to make white or whiter by removing color
bleached the stained shirt back to its original white
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Recent Examples of bleach
Hot tools and bleaching weaken hair’s natural bonds, leading to brittleness, breakage, and, yes, dryness.
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 14 Feb. 2025
Graphic Packaging completed the sale of its Augusta, Georgia bleached paperboard manufacturing facility to Clearwater Paper Corporation for $711 million.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 12 Feb. 2025
For the casual outing, the Spencer star, 34, styled her mane, which was bleached to a vibrant nearly platinum hue, in a messy bun.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
While downloading the compatible app is not a must, this will definitely unlock even more personalization and options (like pro modes for hair that’s colored, bleached, thinning, thick, and beyond).
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 14 Feb. 2025
Graphic Packaging completed the sale of its Augusta, Georgia bleached paperboard manufacturing facility to Clearwater Paper Corporation for $711 million.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 12 Feb. 2025
For the casual outing, the Spencer star, 34, styled her mane, which was bleached to a vibrant nearly platinum hue, in a messy bun.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
While downloading the compatible app is not a must, this will definitely unlock even more personalization and options (like pro modes for hair that’s colored, bleached, thinning, thick, and beyond).
—Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bleach
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The economists noted that optimism about a labor market acceleration has faded, in part possibly against the backdrop of the rising probability of a major trade war.—
Vicki M. Young,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Mar. 2025
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The second week My usual redness around my cheeks had started to fade, and the annoying pimple that had been brewing on my cheek seemed to back off without its usual dramatic entrance.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
7 Mar. 2025
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Casa Loewe’s golden facade brightens the Jing’an Kerry Center commercial district.—
WWD,
WWD,
28 Feb. 2025
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Use a cotton swab to work the treatment into seams and to brighten up vents, crevices and other irregular surfaces. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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And a charming atmosphere, reinforced by a warm visual language (Marc Spicer serves as DP), dulls the creepiness of those early drops.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2025
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Contrast this with summer, where vacation mode dulls urgency, or winter, where holiday fatigue and short days can sap enthusiasm, spring hits a psychological sweet spot.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Simply whiten teeth at home with the kit’s 22 treatments — without going to the dentist.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Strawberries can also whiten your dog’s teeth, according to Purina.—
Olivia Munson,
USA TODAY,
11 Jan. 2025
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“Bleach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bleach. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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