as in vanishing
to cease to be visible
the image suddenly dematerialized, and once again we were staring at a blank screen
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Verb
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The governor’s national ambitions are vanishing into smoke amid the failure of his redistricting efforts, mounting scandals among state agencies and an ever-climbing fiscal crisis for the state of Maryland.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2026 -
All around the skiff, pink river dolphins pop up for air, their taut blush bodies arcing briefly before vanishing with barely a splash.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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But with reservation-only cabanas claiming many of the prime loungers (and the in-pool chairs disappearing early), the savvy move is the quieter second pool at the opposite end of the pool deck.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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The three boats were almost home, sailing the last few dozen miles before disappearing into Maine’s unchartable maze of inlets and bays.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 Mar. 2026
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Part of Notre Dame’s identity was fading.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Limelight hydrangeas bloom from mid-summer to autumn with flower color fading to pinkish red.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Tips for Making Butter Swim Biscuits The first step of this recipe calls for melting the butter.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2026
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Most accumulations will be on the grassy areas with lots of melting on roadways.—
Dave Aguilera,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Dematerializing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dematerializing. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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