EVAPORATE Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

evaporate

verb

i-ˈva-p(ə-)ˌrāt

Definition of evaporate

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 Methane evaporates, forms clouds, falls as rain, and collects in lakes and seas. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026 If the silence follows a letter mentioning legal action, don't assume the issue evaporated. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 Stick to a concentration of 70% alcohol and leave it on a surface for at least one minute — using a 99% solution will evaporate too quickly, the CDC said. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026 Two losing bets would have evaporated the remainder of the season’s profits and brought the home run bets into the red. — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for evaporate

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That money has largely disappeared and billions in central bank reserves remain frozen by the US and its allies over the Taliban’s rights record.

— Kara Fox, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
For Minimalists Specs AccordionItemContainerButton Sheer curtains don’t have to disappear into the background.

— Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of disappear

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Once the veteran players and most of the top seeds vanished from the Canadian Open, succumbing to injury and upset, the stakes of the tournament in Montreal took on a new edge.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Chinese consumers have stopped paying premium prices for brands that lack premium status, which is why Volkswagen, Toyota, and the other foreign incumbents have nearly vanished from the rankings.

— Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of vanish

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Starring Zhou Xun, Wang Xiao and Tian Zhuangzhuang, the film revolves around a middle-aged former TV host whose memory starts to slowly fade, forcing her to confront the fractures within her family and the choices that shaped her life.

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
But workers who are rusting out still report to their shifts and perform, although with a fading sense of purpose.

— Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of fade

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According to these simulations, the sample would start melting at its surfaces around 1,085°C (1,985°F).

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
As spring rolls into Idaho every year, the snow starts to melt and the chilly water flows down the mountains through soil and streams.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 15 Aug. 2026

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