as in melting
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of evaporation
The lake has been shrinking for decades as farmers divert melting snow and rain for crops and cattle, and climate change is altering weather patterns across the West, warming temperatures, increasing evaporation and reducing snowpack.
—
Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
So contaminated was the air that water droplets could cling to pollutants, slowing evaporation; the resulting scrim of moisture inhibited vertical air movement, trapping more pollution in turn.
—Scott W. Stern, The New York Review of Books, 13 Apr. 2026
However, during the occurrence of those evaporation events, there will be no more useful energy left to extract.
—Big Think, 9 Apr. 2026
Water will also need to be added from time to time to replace losses from evaporation or leaks.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 27 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for evaporation
Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
So contaminated was the air that water droplets could cling to pollutants, slowing evaporation; the resulting scrim of moisture inhibited vertical air movement, trapping more pollution in turn.
—Scott W. Stern, The New York Review of Books, 13 Apr. 2026
However, during the occurrence of those evaporation events, there will be no more useful energy left to extract.
—Big Think, 9 Apr. 2026
Water will also need to be added from time to time to replace losses from evaporation or leaks.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 27 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for evaporation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaporation
Noun
-
That number accounts for some melting.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Apr. 2026
-
The first component is the melting tank, where lead ingots are loaded and liquefied.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The cooling technology is much in need of the hour for AI, as traditional heat-dissipation and power-supply architectures are rapidly approaching their physical limits.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
-
Hu adds that θ-phase tantalum nitride could be especially valuable as artificial intelligence gains even more widespread use and heat dissipation becomes a data-center bottleneck.—
Rachel Nuwer,
Scientific American,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Following Prince’s death, there was a two-year investigation into the circumstances around his untimely passing.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
-
Ryan is also the most accomplished player in Falcons history and finished his career with more than 62,000 regular-season passing yards, compared with Manning’s 57,023.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
While the dissolution of the Main Street RSNs means that some 20 NBA and NHL teams are now on the lookout for new in-market distribution platforms, Playfly continues to enjoy an unrivaled position of influence within local sports.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2026
-
In September, McMahon convened an all-staff meeting to begin implementing the department’s dissolution.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
While it’s made of weather-resistant wicker, shoppers recommend covering it during inclement weather to prevent fading.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
-
Proper storage—like keeping books upright, away from moisture, and out of direct sunlight—prevents fading, mold, and pests.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Sontag claimed to have forgotten about him, but his vanishing is better explained on writerly grounds.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
-
Until Earhart disappeared on a round-the-world flight in 1937, New York judge Joseph Crater was the most renowned vanishing act.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Evaporation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evaporation. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
