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
When processes break down—whether because billionaires operate above the law, presidents govern by fiat, or monopolies crush competition—that belief evaporates.
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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
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
Wind, sun exposure, and air temperature all impact how quickly water evaporates from the soil.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Watering between 10 am and 4 pm wastes water; most of it evaporates before reaching roots.
—Kate McKenna, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
When the battery heats up, the water absorbs the heat and evaporates, transferring it away from the battery.
—Etiido Uko
march 04, New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
As the butter melts in the oven, the moisture in the butter evaporates, creating pockets of steam that yield flaky, tender results.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
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
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
Wind, sun exposure, and air temperature all impact how quickly water evaporates from the soil.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Watering between 10 am and 4 pm wastes water; most of it evaporates before reaching roots.
—Kate McKenna, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
When the battery heats up, the water absorbs the heat and evaporates, transferring it away from the battery.
—Etiido Uko
march 04, New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
As the butter melts in the oven, the moisture in the butter evaporates, creating pockets of steam that yield flaky, tender results.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaporates
Verb
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Under certain conditions, the distinction between them disappears entirely.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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The gap between data and action is where AI value disappears.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Get it before this deal vanishes.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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The unwanted genetic material vanishes without a trace, which is what kept tripping scientists up for decades.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Gorman's family said earlier this week that her murder cannot be a case that fades from public attention.—
Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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As the Labubu frenzy fades, HSBC last month trimmed its revenue growth forecast for Pop Mart this year from around 30% to under 24%, and expects a 11% to 13% cut in 2026-2027 earnings.—
Elaine Yu,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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Until the lava of the bird’s stomach melts her valiant resins, dissolves her nomadic strength, and transforms her into a viscous secretion.—
María Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
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When the Sierra snowpack melts early, not only do the plants and soils dry out faster, but the reservoirs, once drawn down, aren’t steadily replenished by snow that melts through the late spring and summer.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Evaporates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evaporates. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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