as in disappears
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 evaporates
As the water evaporates, the artwork disappears, leaving a blank canvas ready for next time.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Like water, alcohol evaporates and carries heat away from your body.
—Yunyao Li, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026
Within an hour, half the conversation evaporates.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
When processes break down—whether because billionaires operate above the law, presidents govern by fiat, or monopolies crush competition—that belief evaporates.
—Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
The detection is particularly remarkable because carbon dioxide ice evaporates more easily than water ice.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026
Positioning ultimately determines whether your work compounds or evaporates.
—Noa Eshed, Forbes.com, 13 Mar. 2026
High oven heat evaporates excess moisture.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
Add ½ cup water and cook, stirring often, until water evaporates and onion is sizzling in oil and completely tender, about 5 minutes.
—Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Like water, alcohol evaporates and carries heat away from your body.
—Yunyao Li, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026
Within an hour, half the conversation evaporates.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
When processes break down—whether because billionaires operate above the law, presidents govern by fiat, or monopolies crush competition—that belief evaporates.
—Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
The detection is particularly remarkable because carbon dioxide ice evaporates more easily than water ice.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026
Positioning ultimately determines whether your work compounds or evaporates.
—Noa Eshed, Forbes.com, 13 Mar. 2026
High oven heat evaporates excess moisture.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
Add ½ cup water and cook, stirring often, until water evaporates and onion is sizzling in oil and completely tender, about 5 minutes.
—Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaporates
Verb
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Whatever baggage attaches to Ben Lerner and his novels disappears, and what is left is the experience, for me, a powerful, even indelible experience.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Across from it, the fitting area disappears behind Schumacher curtains patterned with soft florals and a geometric trim.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
Verb
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But then, the skier suddenly vanishes without a trace.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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The narrow-body Airbus A321 sweeps in from the left as the person vanishes and one of the plane’s engines catches fire.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
10 May 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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Shyanne visibly melts a little in the background, and Jinx begins vibrating with rage and self-hatred.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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Snowpack is an essential lifeline for the state’s water supply that keeps reservoirs healthy, acting as a slow, natural release system that melts gradually through drier periods and trickles water down into reservoirs.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Evaporates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evaporates. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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