as in to vanish
to cease to be visible
the stranger disappeared into the mists, never to be seen again
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Recent Examples of disappear
Signal texts disappear; the screenshots the victim took of them have not.
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Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
When that line between local policing and federal enforcement disappears, so does cooperation.
—Natasha Dartigue, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2026
Visual render courtesy Rimontgó Located beside a famed golf course, this zero-emissions residence by Fran Silvestre Architects is designed to disappear into its forest surroundings.
—Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
As work disappears, the average monthly rent hovers around $3,000 and the average home price is just under $1 million.
—Meghan Daum, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
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Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
When that line between local policing and federal enforcement disappears, so does cooperation.
—Natasha Dartigue, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2026
Visual render courtesy Rimontgó Located beside a famed golf course, this zero-emissions residence by Fran Silvestre Architects is designed to disappear into its forest surroundings.
—Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
As work disappears, the average monthly rent hovers around $3,000 and the average home price is just under $1 million.
—Meghan Daum, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappear
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The first dream had vanished within two weeks of his arrival.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The case went cold, the prime suspect vanished, and then Crement joined the force.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
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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“Disappear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappear. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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