DISAPPEARANCE Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

disappearance

noun

Definition of disappearance

as in loss

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Recent Examples of disappearance Her family said that after her disappearance, someone using her phone number texted relatives to ask for help in the form of bitcoin or a CashApp transfer. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2026 Communication with officials The letter denies the three friends at any point lied to authorities about Wells’ disappearance. — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 Because many churches were closed during the COVID pandemic, some people blame the virus on the disappearance of many church choirs. — Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 In this Southern mystery with a sci-fi twist, tensions rise in a small Bible Belt community when faced with the appearance of mysterious lights in the sky, the strange disappearance of a local sweetheart, and the possible connection between them. — Peter White, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026 His disappearance was discovered during headcount that night. — Brandon Downs, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 Observers say the activists' prosecution and the disappearance of the vigil symbolized the loss of freedoms that Beijing promised to maintain for 50 years when the former British colony returned to Chinese rule in 1997. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 Four decades later, the investigation follows witnesses, archives, and competing narratives to uncover the truth behind his disappearance and enduring legacy. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 Brown was taken into custody without the baby and denied involvement in his disappearance, the sheriff’s office said at the time. — Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappearance

Noun

Kahleah Copper had 38 points for the Mercury (13-24), who were in the WNBA Finals last season, but were eliminated from the playoff chase with the loss.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
On a night that featured plenty of highlights, from Blade Tidwell’s strong start to Dylan Smith’s gutsy relief appearance to Andrew Knizner’s big night, San Francisco couldn’t avoid its 11th walk-off loss of the season.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of loss

Noun

In 2023, Quality Control was acquired by Hybe America, led by Scooter Braun, before his departure as CEO in July 2025.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Harry and Meghan’s departure reflected both the larger struggle Black Brits and Americans face and the no-contact rifts that increasingly divide many families.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of departure

Noun

Cherry Creek State Park CBS During especially hot stretches, Seubert said the reservoir can lose roughly two inches of water per week to evaporation.

— Tori Mason, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
The average person loses up to 32 ounces of water while sleeping through skin evaporation and sweat.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of evaporation

Noun

Sunday is expected to be the busiest day at O'Hare Airport, with more than 300,000 passengers arriving or departing.

— Lauren Victory, CBS News, 1 July 2026
While Schmid fills the role of a high-end backup, Florida still needs to acquire a starting-caliber goaltender prior to the start of the season with both Sergei Bobrovsky and Daniil Tarasov departing.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

Definition of departing

Noun

PyroGenesis will supply a coarse Ti64 titanium powder for electron beam melting, or EBM.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
Late last month, a hiker discovered human remains that turned up following the melting of the Trift glacier south of the city of Lucerne, prompting a recovery operation, the regional government said Wednesday.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of melting

Noun

Bearing witness to that vanishing is a rare and fleeting privilege.

— Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 10 Aug. 2026
The vanishing of any craft is a tragedy to all who prefer the existence of a thing to its opposite, but restorative art represents more than just a niche domain of aesthetic achievement or a macabre postmortem racket.

— John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026

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