GONE (AWAY) Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

gone (away)

verb

Definition of gone (away)

past participle of go (away)

as in melted (away)

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Verb

Many believe that the reason the good opportunities have seemingly disappeared is because the market is too crowded.

— Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Miami Gardens police found their missing K-9 who disappeared last week after running from a patrol vehicle and getting hit by a car, according to the department.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of disappeared

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The basil has wilted, the beach towels have been stowed away, the tan has faded.

— Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026
Her relief faded when the pharmacist told her that the price had once again gone up, leaving her with no choice but to underdose the lifesaving medication.

— Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of faded

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When warm water was used and the bottle was shaken, the powder was fully converted to gelatin and dissolved most of the pills.

— Sunny Linnebur, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
Researchers dissolved tiny pieces of the meteorites in organic solvents before analyzing them.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of dissolved

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