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Recent Examples of disappearance
The greater media pressure when the victim is a foreigner creates more incentive for the police and prosecutors to investigate a kidnapping, extortion, disappearance, or homicide.
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Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
The lack of details about the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mom has left the Today anchor in a very weird place.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Mar. 2026
Developments in the search for Nancy Guthrie were sparse in the fifth week since her disappearance.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026
By July 12, 2012, media coverage of the disappearance had increased significantly, bringing new tips and possible sightings.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
The longtime anchor paid a visit to Studio 1A to reunite with her Today colleagues and thank them for their support following the disappearance of her mother Nancy Guthrie.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
Her disappearance has drawn national media attention, as the Pima County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI search for any clues as to her whereabouts.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her role as co-anchor of the Today show last month following the disappearance of her mother, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Today show host Savannah Guthrie visited the studio for the first time since her mother Nancy’s disappearance, People confirmed.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
The lack of details about the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mom has left the Today anchor in a very weird place.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Mar. 2026
Developments in the search for Nancy Guthrie were sparse in the fifth week since her disappearance.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026
By July 12, 2012, media coverage of the disappearance had increased significantly, bringing new tips and possible sightings.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
The longtime anchor paid a visit to Studio 1A to reunite with her Today colleagues and thank them for their support following the disappearance of her mother Nancy Guthrie.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
Her disappearance has drawn national media attention, as the Pima County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI search for any clues as to her whereabouts.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her role as co-anchor of the Today show last month following the disappearance of her mother, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Today show host Savannah Guthrie visited the studio for the first time since her mother Nancy’s disappearance, People confirmed.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappearance
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Mavs rookie Cooper Flagg was assessed the first technical foul of his NBA career during Dallas’ loss to the Toronto Raptors on Sunday.—
R.J. Coyle,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Detroit is in the middle of a rough patch with four straight losses, but still holds the East’s top record at 45-18.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Teams ousted during the group stage usually leave within days, but organizers have not announced details for the departure of the Iran delegation.—
Yarden Segev,
NBC news,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Grammy-winning musician and actor wasn't the only celeb to make a statement at Chanel; Margot Robbie showed up with a wavy, wet-look bob and bangs that was a major departure from her more romantic Wuthering Heights styles.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Mar. 2026
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Fuel demand tends to increase as the weather warms up and more cars hit the road, while gas stations also switch to more expensive summer-blend gasoline, which takes longer to produce and includes additives intended to reduce evaporation during warmer months.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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If air-drying indoors, use a fan or dehumidifier to speed evaporation.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
9 Mar. 2026
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Travel at some of the region’s largest airports was sharply curtailed with more than 5,000 flights — arriving and departing — were canceled Monday from Ronald Reagan Washington International Airport in Arlington, VA, north to Boston’s Logan International Airport.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026
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This offseason will bring plenty of change with 33 seniors, including Daniels, departing.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
28 Nov. 2025
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David asked to join our call with Peter Callahan and his team, who presented a parade of playful, bite-sized riffs on classic dishes, designed for passing and stations since we’d opted against a seated dinner.—
Rachel Hodin,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Tagovailoa finished with 466 passing yards to go along with three touchdowns and a pick.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Whereas Anne Klein was this melting pot of creativity, Calvin was much more image-driven and precision-driven.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The team confirmed the behavior by testing how the simulated material responded to pressure, bending, and melting.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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The children, two by two, walked into the woods solemnly, the hurricane lamp swinging, the light vanishing and then returning.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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Until Earhart disappeared on a round-the-world flight in 1937, New York judge Joseph Crater was the most renowned vanishing act.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Disappearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappearance. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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