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fading

British  
/ ˈfeɪdɪŋ /

noun

  1. a variation in the strength of received radio signals due to variations in the conditions of the transmission medium

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Surrounding it is a larger region of older, fading plasma left behind by earlier eruptions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

His hopes looked like they were fading further on Sunday with a double bogey and bogey in the first six holes, but McIlroy rallied and started to work his way back up the leaderboard.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

With war worries fading a bit, investors are rediscovering their appetite for risk.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Other players in their 40s joined the Saudi-backed LIV Golf league that was offering huge sums of money to fading stars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The screen appeared to be fading in and out.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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