dyeing
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of dyeing
before 1000; Middle English; Old English dēagunge. See dye, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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The researchers hope their findings will encourage more thorough testing of clothing before it reaches consumers and push manufacturers to adopt safer alternatives during the dyeing process.
From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026
Perhaps the translation is off, or maybe something else needs tinkering; dyeing her hair Nora’s exact shade of brown doesn’t help, nor does attempting to do the film in a Norwegian accent.
From Salon • Nov. 23, 2025
But shaving your beard and dyeing your hair wouldn’t buy enough time to clear your name in the TikTok era.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025
She doesn’t regret any of it — except for dyeing her hair orange, she confesses.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 12, 2025
“Either way,” he said, “I think you have an inalienable right to know that dyeing your hair is against the dress code.”
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
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