as in to fade (away)
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Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thick and stock is nearly evaporated, about 50 minutes.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025 -
Volatile solvents, such as isododecane, evaporate quickly to deliver instant payoff, while emollients keep lips soft and moisturized for comfortable wear.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Defense Secretary, meanwhile, vanishes into a personal fog, thinking only of his daughter (Kaitlyn Dever), who lives in Chicago.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
14 Oct. 2025
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But the vast majority of those jobs have since vanished.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Melt (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melt%20%28away%29. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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