PALING Synonyms: 108 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of paling

as in pale

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verb

present participle of pale

as in bleaching

to make white or whiter by removing color the sun eventually paled my bright blue shirt

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Recent Examples of paling

Verb

For Adebayo, there still is a considerable gap to overcome, with his 10,001 points paling in comparison to Wade’s 21,556 with the Heat. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026 Local revenue for most NFL teams ranges from $160 million to $240 million, paling in comparison to national revenue. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2025

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Noun

But Baldwin said publicly picking on her even during her childhood went beyond the pale.

— Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026
The final images of his participation in the race were of the Dane sitting on the tarmac cradling his arm, before being led, pale-faced, off the course.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of pale

Verb

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
Discoloration to Your Driveway Commercial weed killers can stain driveways by leaving behind white chalky residues, bleaching the stone, or damaging protective surface sealers.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026

Definition of bleaching

Noun

So far, fences have gone up and earthmovers are clearing the ground for the project.

— Drew Hawkins, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
The city is also considering protections for the property’s view from Eagle Road, including restrictions on tall fences, dense tree lines and other structures that could obstruct the house.

— Noah Daly August 27, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of fence

Verb

As the conflict grinds on, Trump’s talk of finding a quick end to the war also appears to be fading.

— Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
European banks have shaken off a weak first quarter to notch solid share price gains in the year to date, but Citi analysts warn their momentum may be fading.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of fading

Noun

At Sharma-Crawford’s office, his assistant posted three separate calendars to the office wall.

— Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
Security cameras on the Chinese side of the border captured people running from a wall of debris as floodwaters rushed through a border crossing, sweeping away vehicles and buildings.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of wall

Verb

The narrow harvest window and vitamin C plus niacinamide combination are what set it apart from other brightening serums on shelves.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
But while it’s been proven effective at tasks like brightening dingy whites and descaling coffee makers, does vinegar also work on bathroom odors, bacteria, and buildup?

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 24 Aug. 2026

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