as in vanishes
to cease to be visible
the stranger disappeared into the mists, never to be seen again
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Recent Examples of disappears
Whatever baggage attaches to Ben Lerner and his novels disappears, and what is left is the experience, for me, a powerful, even indelible experience.
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John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Across from it, the fitting area disappears behind Schumacher curtains patterned with soft florals and a geometric trim.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 May 2026
If someone is not present, not responsive, or clearly not paying attention, the mood disappears instantly.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
The series, from Lydia Yeoman and George Oakes, follows Claire Reith (Riseborough), a biologist in a groundbreaking research project and the first woman to set foot on the moon, who disappears, throwing suspicion on her fellow astronauts and a rival Chinese base.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Best of all are turtle release dates, when staff doctors deem a turtle healthy enough to rewild—the community comes to the beach to see it off, joyful and even tearful as the turtle ambles into waves and disappears beneath them.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Though the mechanics are still poorly understood, these mountains appear to become unstable when the ice disappears.
—Ezgi Karasözen, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
Authentic NeeDohs can be purchased directly from the Schylling website and through brick-and-mortar retailers including Walmart, CVS and Target — though stock disappears fast and some stores have placed per-customer limits when supply is tight.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
Overplaying exotic bets is where money disappears quickly.
—Neil Greenberg, New York Times, 1 May 2026
John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Across from it, the fitting area disappears behind Schumacher curtains patterned with soft florals and a geometric trim.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 May 2026
If someone is not present, not responsive, or clearly not paying attention, the mood disappears instantly.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
The series, from Lydia Yeoman and George Oakes, follows Claire Reith (Riseborough), a biologist in a groundbreaking research project and the first woman to set foot on the moon, who disappears, throwing suspicion on her fellow astronauts and a rival Chinese base.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Best of all are turtle release dates, when staff doctors deem a turtle healthy enough to rewild—the community comes to the beach to see it off, joyful and even tearful as the turtle ambles into waves and disappears beneath them.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Though the mechanics are still poorly understood, these mountains appear to become unstable when the ice disappears.
—Ezgi Karasözen, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
Authentic NeeDohs can be purchased directly from the Schylling website and through brick-and-mortar retailers including Walmart, CVS and Target — though stock disappears fast and some stores have placed per-customer limits when supply is tight.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
Overplaying exotic bets is where money disappears quickly.
—Neil Greenberg, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappears
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When members who are accused of serious ethical violations are allowed to retain the trappings of office, continue raising unlimited campaign funds, take votes on controversial issues, and act as if nothing’s changed, public trust vanishes.—
Mary Ellen Klas,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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What happens between encounters — the daily negotiation between biology and environment — largely vanishes.—
Celina Yong,
STAT,
16 Apr. 2026
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After the rogue’s gallery is introduced early on, nearly everyone except for Tim, Elliot, and Rebecca fades into the background, although delightfully, Emma Thompson nails her brief comedic role as a brusque solicitor handling George’s last will and testament.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026
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This weekend, the moon fades toward last quarter, opening up darker skies with each passing night.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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“Disappears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappears. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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