DISAPPEARANCES Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

disappearances

noun

plural of disappearance

as in losses

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Noun

Advanced transmission technologies can reduce those losses and increase existing network capacity without requiring entirely new lines.

— Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Across a run of six defeats in seven matches, which left his tenure hanging by a thread, the Forest and Brighton losses were the worst.

— Beren Cross, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of losses

Noun

Some departures, like that of British drinks maker Diageo two years ago, have been in the form of divestment to a local operator that continues the business.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Fox News has managed through the departures of former primetime stars like Bill O’Reilly as well as Kelly and Carlson.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of departures

Noun

An array of pillars, permanent marks, the imposing Napoleonic-era Spitbank Fort, as well as the comings-and-goings of ferries and even the hovercraft going back and forth between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight.

— Andrew Rice, New York Times, 26 July 2026
This is somebody who knew intimately the goings on in my family tax and estate planning entities.

— Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 17 July 2026

Definition of goings

Noun

What stood out most, however, was just how emotional the event was, particularly considering the many recent passings of some of our most beloved film and TV luminaries.

— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2026
When annual results are compiled each January, winners tend to be amateur grim reapers who predicted a mix of shocking young deaths and the passings of anyone over 90.

— Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026

Definition of passings

Noun

The pandemic kicked off a wave of retirements and departures among FDA inspectors that continues to this day.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
That far outpaces the 26% in the same age group who believe their retirements will be mostly funded by 401(k)s, IRAs and other retirement accounts, the poll found.

— Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of retirements

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