disappearing

present participle of disappear

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of disappearing Carvajal also rejected the suggestion that the group activated disappearing messages to conceal threats. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026 Family members reported objects disappearing, beds lifting, unexplained odors, and other disturbing occurrences in the house. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Oct. 2026 The boom has also raised concerns among paleontologists, who worry that scientifically important fossils are increasingly being priced beyond the reach of museums and disappearing into private collections. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Ahead, 10 great homes worth disappearing to for a weekend (or longer). — Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026 Hospital units dedicated to treating the nation's sickest kids are disappearing nationwide. — CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026 This means 75% of those patients responded to treatment, with their tumors shrinking significantly or disappearing. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026 The truck drives south, then west on Highway 46 through fields of almond trees and roses, before disappearing into an industrial zone near the farming center of Wasco. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026 The band works its way around the stage with drummer Lars Ulrich’s drum kits disappearing into its bowels and a different kit appearing at another vantage point. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 19 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappearing
Verb
  • After vanishing three years ago with his sister Felicia (Abigail Donaghy), Michael Frost (Landon Valentin) has been found.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026
  • And his schedule would suggest that’s coming in abundance — don’t expect a vanishing act from Nick Mohammed anytime soon.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The era of the standard $99 airline credit card may be fading as American Airlines becomes the latest major carrier to adjust its price tag.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Injections that used to last three or four months start fading faster.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • My five children had the joy of experiencing Donna’s warmth and the warmth of those doughnuts melting in your mouth.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Some days are meant for just melting on your couch and shooting some hoops on your PS5, knowing that your tech has your back.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026

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“Disappearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappearing. Accessed 3 Nov. 2026.

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