- present participle of fade.
fading
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Fading these hot stocks now makes sense because they’re more expensive in the face of weakening fundamentals.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
Fading investor belief may be one of the biggest obstacles for bitcoin to overcome, says Deutsche Bank.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 24, 2025
After their early morning game, the Fading Stars came off the ice and stripped away their gear.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 30, 2023
Fading Hollywood star Chase Weston comes home for Christmas to visit and is begrudgingly roped into participating in the Games.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2022
Fading back, he picked up a decent block and cocked his arm, searching for a receiver—maybe the tall kid they called The Goober.
From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
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