as in to vanish
to cease to be visible
the stranger disappeared into the mists, never to be seen again
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Recent Examples of disappear
Activists argued that if the court ruled for the groups challenging the law, the benefits could disappear.
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Nina Totenberg, NPR, 27 June 2025
Unfortunately, insects are disappearing at a rate of about 1 to 2 percent a year.
—Madeline Bodin, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025
The app features guest mode sessions that disappear after use as well as a hidden exit button for quick redirection if an abuser walks into the room.
—Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Watch the video above to learn more about why minibars have disappeared.
—Darren Geeter, CNBC, 27 June 2025
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Nina Totenberg, NPR, 27 June 2025
Unfortunately, insects are disappearing at a rate of about 1 to 2 percent a year.
—Madeline Bodin, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2025
The app features guest mode sessions that disappear after use as well as a hidden exit button for quick redirection if an abuser walks into the room.
—Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Watch the video above to learn more about why minibars have disappeared.
—Darren Geeter, CNBC, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappear
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Jennifer Kesse, 24, vanished from her Orlando condo complex after leaving for work on the morning of Jan. 24, 2006, stumping both state and federal investigators as authorities raced to catch her abductor.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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After the second session, the tumor in my lung vanished.—
Tim Ryan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Sunscreen, chlorine, saltwater, and even rough drying habits can wear down the fabric, leaving colors faded and suits stretched out.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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The longwear formula is built to resist creasing, fading, and transferring, even in heat and humidity.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
4 July 2025
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“Disappear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappear. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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