DISAPPEARANCE Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

disappearance

noun

Definition of disappearance

as in loss

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Recent Examples of disappearance Other theories about Madeleine’s disappearance include a botched robbery that resulted in her murder or an abduction by human traffickers. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026 Taken together, the lack of clarity surrounding his disappearance last season, the pre-draft reporting, and the conflicting expectations surrounding his current injury have naturally raised questions about his latest absence. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026 In 2023, Joran van der Sloot, the Dutch man who was the last person seen with Holloway before her disappearance, confessed to killing her. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026 The 1980s saw the disappearance of these satellite lists and the emergence of alternatives to the communists. — Tamir Sorek, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026 The debut show from the pact, about the disappearance of Spanish petty criminal El Nani, remains in development, Corral confirmed. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026 Rifkin also pointed out how Sierra feigned concern over Machado’s disappearance to family members and friends. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 Authorities are still investigating her disappearance, working hard to uncover leads and hopefully identify a motive and suspect. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 19 Oct. 2026 Detectives later identified inconsistencies in Gurinder Gill’s statements about his wife’s disappearance. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Fifth-year cornerback Jaden Mickey made some big stops, including a pass breakup, while the defensive front produced four sacks for 37 yards and seven tackles for loss.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
After scoring just four points on six field-goal attempts in Friday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons, Adebayo was much more aggressive in looking for his own offense on Saturday.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of loss

Noun

Since Sorrells was sworn in, at least 79 assistant district attorneys have resigned, according to a source familiar with the departures.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
His departure just days before the midterms adds to the questions swirling around MAHA’s salience to the electorate.

— Anil Oza, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of departure

Noun

Dry eye disease is tied to excessive tear evaporation or inflammation on the eye’s surface.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Ask whether your symptoms point to tear evaporation, the mechanism Miebo targets, per the Flow Space report on Andrews’s diagnosis, or to the inflammation that led Bowen’s doctor to prescribe Xiidra.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of evaporation

Noun

Have your camera ready when arriving or departing, as the staff usually perform an entertaining song and dance in traditional costumes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Kronberg said the aircraft landed safely but became disabled at the end of the runway, preventing other flights from arriving and departing.

— Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of departing

Noun

The Horned Frogs completed five explosive passing plays against a Baylor secondary that ranked second in the Big 12 in pass defense efficiency.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
Bachmeier used a combination of efficient passing and tough running to put the Irish on their heels early.

— John Coon, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of passing

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The explosion of malice effaces them in different ways, and James traces the mechanisms of their vanishing, examining how a person’s life can be compressed into smaller and smaller spaces.

— Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Bearing witness to that vanishing is a rare and fleeting privilege.

— Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 10 Aug. 2026

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