as in to fade (away)
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As light can selectively target the fluid, scientists were able to print microscopic conductive patterns that completely vanish once exposed to open air, which reverts the gel back into non-conductive liquid clusters.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026 -
Picture show The northern bald ibis vanished from Europe around 400 years ago due to overhunting.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
12 June 2026
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While fashion cycles continue to accelerate—microtrends anchoring and evaporating in the span of a season—the twins have remained steadfast in their aesthetic convictions, causing the masses to forage and collect the few visuals of them doing just so.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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The higher the humidity, the more the human body struggles to deal with the heat because the air is so saturated with moisture that the sweat that would otherwise cool us down can’t evaporate, Laitano said.—
Denise Hruby,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Any evening storms taper off overnight, but the muggy air sticks around.—
Justin Lewis,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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In some cases, patients who no longer wish to take the medication because of inconvenience or side effects can slowly taper off, eventually discontinuing medication altogether.—
Lev Facher,
STAT,
10 June 2026
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Scott Wagers, a recipient of 10 Little Caesars pizzas that were given out on behalf of CHAM Deliverance Ministry, a local charity that feeds the homeless, recalled being shocked that the athlete showed up to deliver the food himself.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Many more awards were given out to cookbook authors, video producers, podcasters and other journalists.—
General Manager,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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“Tail (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tail%20%28off%29. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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