as in pale
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as in bleaching
to make white or whiter by removing color
the sun eventually paled my bright blue shirt
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Noun
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Image Her paintings at times look schematic and labored, and in general pale beside the sculptures.—
Deborah Solomon,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025 -
Although Cunningham is shooting a respectable 35 percent from the floor, that mark pales in comparison to the other seven players in the competition.—
Scott Phillips,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Noun
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But just tried to capitalize on that restart, trying to win the race and got shoved in the fence and the race car's destroyed.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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There’s a heated exchange of words, then the officer grabs the coach by his collar and shoves him against a fence as children shout and adults rush in to stop the fight, which ends in a violent scrum on the turf.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Once the lemon water has warmed, allow the mug to stand in the microwave for a few more minutes while the inside walls collect steam.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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Marta’s free kick hit the wall of defenders before deflecting into the path of the Brazilian defender, who volleyed it home to give Orlando a 1-0 lead.—
Kyle Foley,
Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The forecast came in the wake of its sudden dimming during 2023 after a decade of gradually brightening.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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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
Noun
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Moreover, less than 5% of Brazil’s Black population speaks English — meaning Black founders are typically up against a significant barrier to international opportunities.—
Angelica Mari,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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In addition to kojic acid, this Best of Beauty Award winner includes the brand's signature goat milk, which is rich in fatty acids that help moisturize and strengthen the skin barrier.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Paling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paling. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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