as in vanishes
to cease to be visible
the stranger disappeared into the mists, never to be seen again
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Recent Examples of disappears
At the intersection of climate and faith, the documentary brings audiences inside one of the most isolated communities in America, a conservative Christian fishing town on a remote island in the Chesapeake Bay fighting to hold on as the land beneath them disappears.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Tax savings are real, but when the tax tail starts wagging the family dog, reversibility quietly disappears.
—Royce Ramey, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Meanwhile, as trust in journalism collapses and most of the actual reporting disappears behind paywalls, readers head straight for the comment sections, which seem more like the voice of the people than anything written by a reporter — except many of those commenters may not be people at all.
—Lane Brown, Vulture, 15 May 2026
But since 2022, the growth is frontloaded into Q1 and then disappears during the rest of the year.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Although the game is contracted to be in Charlotte through the 2030 season, that’s based on the fact of the game existing at all, and my understanding is there would not be any significant contractual hurdles to jump if the game simply disappears.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Spread across roughly 30 to 40 clinics statewide, providers say that money disappears quickly.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Whatever baggage attaches to Ben Lerner and his novels disappears, and what is left is the experience, for me, a powerful, even indelible experience.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Best of all are turtle release dates, when staff doctors deem a turtle healthy enough to rewild—the community comes to the beach to see it off, joyful and even tearful as the turtle ambles into waves and disappears beneath them.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Tax savings are real, but when the tax tail starts wagging the family dog, reversibility quietly disappears.
—Royce Ramey, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Meanwhile, as trust in journalism collapses and most of the actual reporting disappears behind paywalls, readers head straight for the comment sections, which seem more like the voice of the people than anything written by a reporter — except many of those commenters may not be people at all.
—Lane Brown, Vulture, 15 May 2026
But since 2022, the growth is frontloaded into Q1 and then disappears during the rest of the year.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Although the game is contracted to be in Charlotte through the 2030 season, that’s based on the fact of the game existing at all, and my understanding is there would not be any significant contractual hurdles to jump if the game simply disappears.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
Spread across roughly 30 to 40 clinics statewide, providers say that money disappears quickly.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Whatever baggage attaches to Ben Lerner and his novels disappears, and what is left is the experience, for me, a powerful, even indelible experience.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Best of all are turtle release dates, when staff doctors deem a turtle healthy enough to rewild—the community comes to the beach to see it off, joyful and even tearful as the turtle ambles into waves and disappears beneath them.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappears
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One afternoon, while in Jeanne’s care, Mateo suddenly vanishes.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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One day after taking Mateo to his beloved seashore, the child just vanishes sending Jeanne into a panic.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Ducks’ top line fades The Ducks’ top line of Leo Carlsson centering Chris Kreider and Troy Terry had a quiet ending to the series after a very productive opening round against Edmonton.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 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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“Disappears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappears. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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