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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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Example Sentences

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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

The account was confirmed by a senior Pakistani official source who said that China "stepped in and convinced Iran" just as hopes were fading.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Gina: Raced prominently in the 2025 renewal of this before fading quickly two out.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 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

Though the gold markings were fading from his skin now that they’d accomplished their first task, it was the same magic that was in the paper.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

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