Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gone (away)
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The area where the plane disappeared, near Colombia’s border with Venezuela, is known for its mountainous terrain and poor visibility.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026 -
This is not because demand for technology has disappeared.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Melody and the child's father, Rico Garrett, vanished weeks after the fire.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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An avid outdoorsman who vanished off North Carolina’s Outer Banks was terminally ill, according to family members.—
Mark Price
January 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2026
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Other mid-budget films and indies evaporated, despite good reviews and expensive pushes after festival acquisitions.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
6 Jan. 2026
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Salaries evaporated, savings became worthless and oil production fell to four-decade lows.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Her nurse scooped her up and ran to put her into a cold bath, and slowly the motions faded.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Sun-faded and well-worn, a great pair of distressed jeans can tell a story in its patches and tears.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cook syrup just until sugar is dissolved, about 30 seconds; immediately remove pot from heat and let cool.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Rainfall, irrigation and drainage can transport phosphorus – either dissolved in water or attached to eroded soil particles – into nearby canals, streams, rivers and lakes.—
Dinesh Phuyal,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Gone (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gone%20%28away%29. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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