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
Amid the chaos, his mother, Bonita, who vanished 19 years ago, is never far from mind.
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The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
The series finds Dexter awakening from a coma and discovering that Harrison has vanished.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
New York City briefly had the worst air quality in the entire world as smoke made the city’s iconic skyline vanish.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
Hartford Courant Last word Couldn’t help but notice, the majestic 12-point beast that has been watching over Dunkin’ Park from the right field roof since day one — clearly visible even from the press box — mysteriously vanished this week.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2025
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The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
The series finds Dexter awakening from a coma and discovering that Harrison has vanished.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
New York City briefly had the worst air quality in the entire world as smoke made the city’s iconic skyline vanish.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 14 May 2025
Hartford Courant Last word Couldn’t help but notice, the majestic 12-point beast that has been watching over Dunkin’ Park from the right field roof since day one — clearly visible even from the press box — mysteriously vanished this week.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vanish
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Micah, then 34, went missing in March 2018, and Baylee, then 20, disappeared in April, per Marie Claire.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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On October 2, 2018, Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi Arabian dissident who, after leaving his home country, had become an opinion columnist for the Post, disappeared while visiting the Saudi Embassy in Istanbul.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
12 May 2025
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Advisors who can build trust and act as a central coordinator for these services are invaluable—and often become long-term partners even after the spotlight fades.—
Jason Katz,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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When possible, keep your collection in a cool, dry place (away from direct sunlight) to prevent early deterioration or fading over time.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
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“Vanish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vanish. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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