as in to melt (away)
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as in evaporation
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Recent Examples of fade (away)
Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2025
With the Bucks still trailing, the two-time MVP caught the ball at the left elbow, cleared out his teammates, dribbled down to the left block then spun to the baseline for a contested fadeaway jumper to bring his team within two points.
—Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
The fadeaway jumper, taken and made 30 feet from the basket with one second left in the first half, was the kind of jaw-dropping shooting display that has helped Curry score 25,281 points in his illustrious career.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
Saturday’s loss comes just two days after Ja Morant hit a game-winning fadeaway jumper at the final buzzer to break a tie and send the Memphis Grizzlies to a victory over the Heat in Miami on Thursday.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2025
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And Queen will be forever etched in Terps lore after banking a fadeaway jumper before the final horn sounded that cemented a 72-71 win against Colorado State on March 23 that sent the team to its first Sweet 16 since 2016.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2025
With the Bucks still trailing, the two-time MVP caught the ball at the left elbow, cleared out his teammates, dribbled down to the left block then spun to the baseline for a contested fadeaway jumper to bring his team within two points.
—Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
The fadeaway jumper, taken and made 30 feet from the basket with one second left in the first half, was the kind of jaw-dropping shooting display that has helped Curry score 25,281 points in his illustrious career.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
Saturday’s loss comes just two days after Ja Morant hit a game-winning fadeaway jumper at the final buzzer to break a tie and send the Memphis Grizzlies to a victory over the Heat in Miami on Thursday.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fade (away)
Noun
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The basis of how hurricanes originate starts simply with the evaporation of warm tropical waters, which pumps water into the lower atmosphere.—
Maureen Mccann,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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Its water is now about twice as salty as the ocean and continues to get saltier with evaporation, a shift that has caused drastic declines in fish and bird populations.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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Andrew Gans delves deep into the inspiring and improbable journey of his father, Danny Gans, and the circumstances surrounding his untimely passing.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
22 May 2025
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Since its passing in 1953, this law has caused miscommunication and significant delays in investigations of these cases.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2025
Verb
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The remains of a Connecticut woman who vanished while hiking in Japan over two years ago have been identified, her family said Saturday.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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Those communication botches, whether on the break or in the half court, often include Towns, who once again vanished as a scorer.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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As the water evaporates, users experience a cooling effect of up to 30 degrees.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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The crystals that form at the bottom, ready to smoke as soon as the last solvent evaporates, will be DMT.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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Some have questioned whether the slim design of the phone could mean a drop in battery capacity and heat dissipation.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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In other words, extravagant costumes, elaborate floats, joyful music and dancing, street parades, lots of drinking and enough dissipation to last until the next one are the ingredients for a legendary Carnival.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Park said the looser fits help the garments fall away from the body, creating a cooler, more breathable wearing experience without compromising style.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 May 2025
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For a moment, while arguing with the doorman, the glassy veneer that Fotis wore all through these tragic hours fell away.—
Rich Cohen,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Irish airline Ryanair recently gave out payments to its flight attendants, but some are now being asked to pay the money back. Ryanair has begun seeking repayments of as much as €3,000 ($3,397) from some of its Spanish flight attendants after a legal ruling voided a pay agreement.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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The foundation often gives out scholarships to support those looking to enter the athletic field.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
21 May 2025
Verb
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The Twin Cities office of the National Weather Service expects more rain and drizzle for the metro on Wednesday, with a high of 51 Rain showers are likely for most of the area today, the Twin Cities office of the National Weather Service reports, but will taper off from north to south tonight.—
John Autey,
Twin Cities,
21 May 2025
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The rain started to taper off as the diamond dry was applied to the dirt and the game was paused for several minutes.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2025
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“Fade (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fade%20%28away%29. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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