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Recent Examples of disappearance
In February, the FBI released images showing an armed person at Nancy Guthrie's front door tampering with the camera prior to her disappearance, but the suspect in the images has not been identified.
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 10 May 2026
According to Wendy, law enforcement initially looked at Lillian’s disappearance as a potential kidnapping.
—Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 10 May 2026
Their disappearance triggered a search and rescue operation involving more than 600 personnel from the United States, Morocco and other military partners.
—Akram Oubachir, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
For decades, Flores remained a person of interest in Smart’s disappearance.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Anyone with information about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance is asked to please contact 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or the Pima County Sheriff's Department at 520-351-4900.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Meanwhile, authorities say the investigation into the disappearance of Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, is ongoing.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Savannah Guthrie shared a sweet montage of Nancy Guthrie on Mother’s Day amid her disappearance.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 10 May 2026
Collin County jail Vasquez Mejia drives a 2008 white Chevrolet Tahoe with Texas license plates, which was reportedly seen in the area at the time of the 13-year-old's disappearance, authorities said.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 10 May 2026
According to Wendy, law enforcement initially looked at Lillian’s disappearance as a potential kidnapping.
—Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 10 May 2026
Their disappearance triggered a search and rescue operation involving more than 600 personnel from the United States, Morocco and other military partners.
—Akram Oubachir, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
For decades, Flores remained a person of interest in Smart’s disappearance.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Anyone with information about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance is asked to please contact 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or the Pima County Sheriff's Department at 520-351-4900.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Meanwhile, authorities say the investigation into the disappearance of Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, is ongoing.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
Savannah Guthrie shared a sweet montage of Nancy Guthrie on Mother’s Day amid her disappearance.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 10 May 2026
Collin County jail Vasquez Mejia drives a 2008 white Chevrolet Tahoe with Texas license plates, which was reportedly seen in the area at the time of the 13-year-old's disappearance, authorities said.
—Briauna Brown, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappearance
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The day after that loss, per team sources, Brunson approached the team before practice about needing to re-shift the collective mindset.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The Aces, who were coming off a 33-point blowout opening day loss to Phoenix on Saturday, scored 33 of their points in the third quarter and that’s when the wheels fell off for the Sparks.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Many guests are juggling packed itineraries—pyramid visits, museum stops, Nile cruise transfers—and the staff are well practiced at coordinating drivers, guides, and early departures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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The family of former WSL head coach Matt Beard raised concerns that his employment and departure from Burnley Football Club contributed to the decline in mental health, and ultimately, his death.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Quantum physics says information cannot be destroyed, yet black hole evaporation seems to suggest otherwise.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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It’s driven primarily by mechanical forces and changes in the physical environment, such as shear stress and water evaporation.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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The Aztecs are hoping to upgrade the center position with both Heide and Compton departing.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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This evocative tale explores the uncertainty of leaving home, even if departing means rejoining a cherished relationship.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
1 Apr. 2026
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He should be selected for his world-class passing and set pieces alone.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Parents cheer the passing of a resolution to limit screen time at a recent Los Angeles school board meeting.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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The melting pot implied that citizens gradually shed the distinctiveness of their traditions in order to become fully American.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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All of them have at least one roster, or two, that is a melting pot.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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Nails with black finger polish, like Susana wore on the eve of her vanishing, were found in the woods.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Sontag claimed to have forgotten about him, but his vanishing is better explained on writerly grounds.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Disappearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappearance. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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