as in to disappear
to cease to be visible
by mid-morning the fog that had enshrouded the island had just evaporated
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Recent Examples of evaporate
Since water evaporates at higher temperatures, fuel cells have struggled to operate at these temperatures, limiting their usage as well.
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
But this work could evaporate if the governor and state lawmakers don’t act in this year’s state budget.
—Monica Montgomery Steppe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
The Atlanta Falcons watching a 28–3 Super Bowl lead evaporate during a 2017 overtime meltdown to the New England Patriots.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 18 May 2026
Steering feel evaporated about a decade ago.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
But this work could evaporate if the governor and state lawmakers don’t act in this year’s state budget.
—Monica Montgomery Steppe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
The Atlanta Falcons watching a 28–3 Super Bowl lead evaporate during a 2017 overtime meltdown to the New England Patriots.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 18 May 2026
Steering feel evaporated about a decade ago.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaporate
Verb
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Jewelry couriers carrying armored cases disappear into the famously tiny elevators.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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In one scene, Misael disappears entirely from the forest as the canine roams around in the background while a calf grazes up front.—
Vadim Rizov,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
Verb
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The first dream had vanished within two weeks of his arrival.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The case went cold, the prime suspect vanished, and then Crement joined the force.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Shows end and fame fades, but the beef stands will stay slinging.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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The notion that men shouldn’t wear makeup is tired, and finally fading.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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Chaotic terrain is characterized by fractured, jumbled blocks of rock thought to have formed when underground ice melted and caused the surface above to collapse.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
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Tuckers Tavern is another elevated pick, ideal for burgers and a raw bar, while Skipper Dipper is where generations of families line up after dinner for towering ice cream cones that melt almost as quickly as the sunsets over the bay.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
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“Evaporate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evaporate. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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