as in to disappear
to cease to be visible
the house vanished into the fog as we drove away
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Recent Examples of vanish
One of my favorite events each year on the Charlotte sports calendar — the ACC football championship — could vanish as early as 2027.
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
More than 100 days after Guthrie vanished, authorities have not publicly identified a suspect or announced an arrest, but Nanos says investigators remain convinced the case can still be solved.
—Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
But as the political climate shifted and anti-DEI pressure campaigns gained momentum, diversity policies for corporate boards vanished.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Mann is presented as the Last Civilized Man of a vanishing era, whose words, spoken before audiences of officials, are lofty and inspiring.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 May 2026
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
More than 100 days after Guthrie vanished, authorities have not publicly identified a suspect or announced an arrest, but Nanos says investigators remain convinced the case can still be solved.
—Danielle Bacher, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
But as the political climate shifted and anti-DEI pressure campaigns gained momentum, diversity policies for corporate boards vanished.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Mann is presented as the Last Civilized Man of a vanishing era, whose words, spoken before audiences of officials, are lofty and inspiring.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vanish
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Jewelry couriers carrying armored cases disappear into the famously tiny elevators.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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In one scene, Misael disappears entirely from the forest as the canine roams around in the background while a calf grazes up front.—
Vadim Rizov,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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In terms of where to beach, wide stretches of sand in Beach Haven remain some of the Jersey Shore’s most desirable, drawing surfers at sunrise, families hauling coolers and striped umbrellas by midday, and sunset walkers lingering until the sky fades pink over the dunes.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
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Inside, customers collect passport stamps, browse racks of worn leather and faded denim and line up for limited-edition tote bags tied to the second annual Vintage Store Day.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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“Vanish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vanish. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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