as in vanishing
to cease to be visible
the stranger disappeared into the mists, never to be seen again
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Recent Examples of disappearing
But disappearing also wasn’t an option for the activist who raises money for Ukraine and who gained notoriety for his anti-Russian acts, including urinating on a Russian war memorial.
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Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
On the surface, Middle of Nowhere outlines the turmoil before and after an ex’s disappearing act.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Revenue must be strictly earmarked for the city auditor and infrastructure, rather than disappearing into the general fund’s administrative bloat.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Five years later, after disappearing from public view and hitting a few more rock bottoms, Rashad dropped The House is Burning, a pained portrait of a person fresh out of rehab and uneasily seeking a path toward redemption.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, Pitchfork, 6 May 2026
The Rockies lost their fourth straight, and the boost from their recent 4-2 road trip is quickly disappearing in their rearview mirror.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
Whereas his draft classmate Evan Mobley alternated between showing out and disappearing, Barnes was a constant.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 4 May 2026
The Pistons’ fall from grace starts with their disappearing offense.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
There was Sidney Crosby, his left knee throbbing after absorbing a blistering shot from the point by teammate Ryan Shea, limping off the ice and disappearing down the tunnel in the second period of Game 5 on Monday night against Philadelphia.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
On the surface, Middle of Nowhere outlines the turmoil before and after an ex’s disappearing act.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Revenue must be strictly earmarked for the city auditor and infrastructure, rather than disappearing into the general fund’s administrative bloat.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Five years later, after disappearing from public view and hitting a few more rock bottoms, Rashad dropped The House is Burning, a pained portrait of a person fresh out of rehab and uneasily seeking a path toward redemption.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, Pitchfork, 6 May 2026
The Rockies lost their fourth straight, and the boost from their recent 4-2 road trip is quickly disappearing in their rearview mirror.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
Whereas his draft classmate Evan Mobley alternated between showing out and disappearing, Barnes was a constant.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 4 May 2026
The Pistons’ fall from grace starts with their disappearing offense.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
There was Sidney Crosby, his left knee throbbing after absorbing a blistering shot from the point by teammate Ryan Shea, limping off the ice and disappearing down the tunnel in the second period of Game 5 on Monday night against Philadelphia.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappearing
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One guest held up their Tanqueray martini — an event sponsor, along with Google Pixel — in a toast to the quickly vanishing sunlight.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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That economy is rapidly vanishing.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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Best gentle shampoo for colored hair This award-winning shampoo and conditioner duo is made with organic rose oil and peaches, which revive dull or fading color.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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The Southern Living Plant Collection includes 'Sunset Celebration' gaillardia, which is red and yellow and resists fading.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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Soaps are a farmers market must-have; take the easy route by purchasing a block of craft soap, melting it down, and adding your favorite soap-safe colors and scents.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2026
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As the weather warms, melting snow from the mountains can lift local river levels even higher, with dangerous consequences.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Disappearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappearing. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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