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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Record heatwaves, vanishing ice and billion-dollar disasters are reshaping how risk is modeled and priced.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The little girl doesn’t understand why her mother vanished and had hoped her mother would be at her graduation, said Camerino Gomez, Pineda’s fiance.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Once the uncertainty begins to fade, capital returns more quickly than most anticipate.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The red measurement markings also have a tendency to fade over time, especially with frequent dishwasher use.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 June 2025
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“Disappear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappear. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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