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
Suddenly, two little fur balls — grizzly cubs born six months earlier — blasted out of the bush in a blur only feet away, passing them and then disappearing into the forest.
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Benjamin Alva Polley, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2025
The two missing body camera files are actually the third piece of evidence that has disappeared, says the Fernandezes’ attorney.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025
Years later, Joni, now a child psychologist, is forced to return to her home town when a girl disappears under eerily similar circumstances.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 May 2025
Remove yourself from the critical path, and the fear disappears.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Benjamin Alva Polley, Rolling Stone, 10 May 2025
The two missing body camera files are actually the third piece of evidence that has disappeared, says the Fernandezes’ attorney.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 9 May 2025
Years later, Joni, now a child psychologist, is forced to return to her home town when a girl disappears under eerily similar circumstances.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 May 2025
Remove yourself from the critical path, and the fear disappears.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 30 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 20 May. 2025.
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