bleach

verb

ˈblēch How to pronounce bleach (audio)
Definition of bleachnext
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 Martin uses a color extractor to remove existing dye, then bleaches the hair (except the gray roots) to get it as light as possible. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 Sep. 2026 L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Mask L’Oréal Professionel’s products are the ideal pick for hair that’s been bleached, heat-styled, or both, at a drugstore price. — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026 There have also been concerns over toilet paper that is bleached, as bleaching can create dioxins, and concerns over toilet paper that includes formaldehyde, a carcinogen. — Jillian Pretzel, Time, 26 Aug. 2026 The researchers first treated the cotton with sodium dithionite, a reducing agent, before bleaching it with hydrogen peroxide under alkaline conditions. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bleach
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bleach
  1. fade
  2. brighten
  3. dull
  4. whiten
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  • Decked out in traditional Virginia style furnishing and framed prints, the charm of the resort doesn’t fade where guests rest their heads.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Community organizations spent decades cultivating wealthy baby boomer donors, and so that connection fades with each generation removed from the original donors.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of fade
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  • From setting up special meals to just brightening days with smiles and genuine care, the staff here lift the already luxury experience to the next level.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Here, the exclusive tech is enhanced with firming peptides, caffeine, and marine ferment, plus brightening kakudu plum extract.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of brighten
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  • But perpetually hunting in the same locale can dull the shimmer.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Monét sings prettily on both duets, but their conventionality dulls her shine.
    — Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of dull
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  • The brand describes the formula as peroxide-free and positions the 460 nm visible blue light, PAP toothpaste and light-guiding brush head as one whitening system used during brushing.
    — Advertorial, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Use baking soda, Bar Keepers Friend, or whitening toothpaste to scrub away coffee stains.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of whiten

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