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
Wind, sun exposure, and air temperature all impact how quickly water evaporates from the soil.
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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
Last year, master distiller Brian Prewitt told Robb Report that the Commonwealth’s hot, humid summers and mild winters mean that more water evaporates as part of the angel’s share than alcohol.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
Those imposing wooden doors open onto a lobby where stress evaporates.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Viguera evaporates the alcohol from spirits to create mocktails that retain the complexity of their originals.
—Melinda Joe, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
When the water evaporates, minerals like calcium and magnesium, are left behind.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
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
Last year, master distiller Brian Prewitt told Robb Report that the Commonwealth’s hot, humid summers and mild winters mean that more water evaporates as part of the angel’s share than alcohol.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
Those imposing wooden doors open onto a lobby where stress evaporates.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Viguera evaporates the alcohol from spirits to create mocktails that retain the complexity of their originals.
—Melinda Joe, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
When the water evaporates, minerals like calcium and magnesium, are left behind.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaporates
Verb
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Remove those two names, and the record disappears.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Treat the rate as the policy, and the levy disappears from view.—
Martha E. Stark,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The waste that vanishes from coastlines and shipping lanes doesn’t vanish at all.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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In biology, a Lazarus species is one that vanishes from the fossil record or from scientific observation for a prolonged period, only to turn up alive later.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As Henry’s memory fades, Caroline must navigate the unimaginable journey of losing her lifelong partner while finding strength in a new friendship.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2026
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Miami outscored Brooklyn 33-23 in the final period, the kind of quarter where the floor opens up, rotations soften and playmaking becomes easier as competitiveness fades down the stretch.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Water is replaced with liquid sodium coolant, which melts at around 1,616 °F (880 °C) and is transparent to neutrons.—
David Szondy
March 08,
New Atlas,
8 Mar. 2026
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When the snow finally melts, Sutton shifts into biking trails, mountaintop camping and yoga, festivals, and one of Canada’s steepest zip lines.—
Claire Sibonney,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Evaporates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evaporates. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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