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
Mosasaurs disappeared, along with the dinosaurs, when an asteroid collided with Earth some 66 million years ago.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
This place that hosts monster truck jams and Disney on Ice disappears.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
That’s one source of dramatic tension, especially since the factory also has to worry about immigration raids and workers disappearing.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2025
If gate donations continue to decline, street festivals will continue to shrink or simply disappear.
—Pamela Maass, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
This place that hosts monster truck jams and Disney on Ice disappears.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
That’s one source of dramatic tension, especially since the factory also has to worry about immigration raids and workers disappearing.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2025
If gate donations continue to decline, street festivals will continue to shrink or simply disappear.
—Pamela Maass, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappear
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Hartford Courant Last word Couldn’t help but notice, the majestic 12-point beast that has been watching over Dunkin’ Park from the right field roof since day one — clearly visible even from the press box — mysteriously vanished this week.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2025
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There are definitely species that are at risk of vanishing from an area and not coming back.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 May 2025
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Hope for a similar easy resolution for the Wentz family quickly faded.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2025
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The issue of student rights has faded from headlines, though obstacles linger.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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“Disappear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappear. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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