as in to paint
to give color or a different color to
dyed her hair a startling red
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Recent Examples of dye
Jancee Dunn, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Achieved by an allover dye or with soft lowlights to add depth, upkeep is important for a shade this dark to maintain its reflectiveness.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 27 Mar. 2025
Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
The sweet treat, dyed a vibrant green, is available until Monday, March 17.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
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Noun
At least 20 other states are considering bills that restrict the use of certain food dyes and additives.
—Jancee Dunn, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Achieved by an allover dye or with soft lowlights to add depth, upkeep is important for a shade this dark to maintain its reflectiveness.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
The Chicago River will be dyed green on Saturday, March 15.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
The sweet treat, dyed a vibrant green, is available until Monday, March 17.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dye
Noun
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Later, colored technical ceramic was developed — but the first blue tone, used by the likes of Richard Mille, IWC, Omega and Hublot, was a bold cobalt, the only pigment then on the market.—
Roberta Naas,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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As the skin heals, the pigment naturally returns over time.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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To complete her look, Beyoncé painted her nails blue and accessorized with minimal jewelry.—
Emy LaCroix,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Republicans like Dhillon Republicans painted a very different picture of Dhillon and her potential mission.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Smokey is shaped completely different and obviously his coloring is very unusual for a beagle.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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The lab also analyzed food colorings and additives, which the new administration has said is a priority, per the New York Times.—
Alison Snyder,
Axios,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Its players are turncoats whose legacies are forever stained.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2025
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Be careful and don’t use it every wash because these products can stain your hair with a pink or lavender tint.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The plant that inspired such devotion is a beautiful if delicate shrub, with small white flowers and fruits the size and color of rubies.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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The TVs come in a variety of colors, though the second-gen model choices amount to just three: Volcanic Grey, Arctic Silver and Atlantic Blue.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The case core is tinted in deep black, echoing the onyx featured behind the tourbillon cage and along its sides.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The trooper began following the driver of the Honda, which had tinted windows and a tinted windshield and alleged that the vehicle was being driven between 100 and 120 mph and using all three lanes and the median to pass other drivers, according to the warrant affidavits.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Type: Permanent Shades: 35 How to Apply: Mix the colorant with the developer, then apply the mixture to the roots of clean, dry hair while using the applicator nozzle to divide the hair into sections.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2025
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Rogue dyers have been a problem, too, with a few cases of unsanctioned dumping of colorants into the North Branch of the river despite the presence of conservation police patrols.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Dye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dye. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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