as in faded
to cease to be visible
the stranger disappeared into the mists, never to be seen again
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Recent Examples of disappeared
Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
As veterans organizations plan events this month to remember the tens of thousands of Americans who died, disappeared or were captured in combat, some remains are still being identified through new scientific advances.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Over the last century, many of New Zealand's unique birds have disappeared at an alarming pace.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
More Night Trains Connecting Major European Cities Then there’s the surprising comeback of sleeper trains, which almost disappeared a decade ago, the victim of cheap flights.
—Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
After his retirement George Austen enjoyed an income of up to £600 per annum from his clerical livings and an annuity (Letters, 29); all this disappeared with his death.
—Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
That lead disappeared in the sixth, when right-hander José Fermin gave up a two-run homer to Byron Buxton.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
As Zamora came closer to the object within 150 years, the object lifted off with a roar and disappeared.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Rogers, a 35-year-old mother of five, disappeared from Bardstown around July 3, 2015.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
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Phillips disappeared with his children, Jayda, 12, Maverick, 10, and Ember, 9, after an alleged dispute with their mother back in 2021, PEOPLE previously reported.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
As veterans organizations plan events this month to remember the tens of thousands of Americans who died, disappeared or were captured in combat, some remains are still being identified through new scientific advances.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Over the last century, many of New Zealand's unique birds have disappeared at an alarming pace.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
More Night Trains Connecting Major European Cities Then there’s the surprising comeback of sleeper trains, which almost disappeared a decade ago, the victim of cheap flights.
—Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
After his retirement George Austen enjoyed an income of up to £600 per annum from his clerical livings and an annuity (Letters, 29); all this disappeared with his death.
—Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
That lead disappeared in the sixth, when right-hander José Fermin gave up a two-run homer to Byron Buxton.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
As Zamora came closer to the object within 150 years, the object lifted off with a roar and disappeared.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Rogers, a 35-year-old mother of five, disappeared from Bardstown around July 3, 2015.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappeared
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While the likes of McDonald’s and Subway have hardly vanished from terminals, concessions companies are increasingly wooing popular local eateries and celebrity chefs to bring their signature menu items to the traveling public.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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The experience was transformative for them after her ex-husband, Steven Warren, vanished in 2021 and was found dead in 2024.—
Brian Brant,
People.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This was when Earth’s oceans witnessed an oceanic anoxic event, where vast areas became severely depleted of dissolved oxygen.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Aug. 2025
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But the worries quickly faded as the day began with calm waters.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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But while overall buyer demand has faded, new home construction has helped prop up housing market values in Sun Belt markets, Zillow found.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Disappeared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappeared. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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