fade
verb (used without object)
to lose brightness or vividness of color.
are fading
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present progressiveof fade.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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This suggests earlier fears that Warsh would find himself behind the curve on inflation are fading.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
But it also suggests that the options-related forces that accelerated the rebound are fading.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
International aid has mobilised but hopes of finding survivors are fading.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
Economic growth forecasts are fading, with Q2 GDP estimates dropping to 2.8% and May wage growth cooling to 3.4%.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
Listen now, my sparrowhawk, The stars are fading.
From "Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village" by Laura Amy Schlitz
