evaporates

Definition of evaporatesnext
present tense third-person singular of evaporate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of evaporates Once the solvent evaporates, the proteins can be reused to produce fibers with properties similar to the original material. Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 18 May 2026 Since water evaporates at higher temperatures, fuel cells have struggled to operate at these temperatures, limiting their usage as well. Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026 But the catch is that browning can't begin until any moisture evaporates. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 May 2026 As the water evaporates, the artwork disappears, leaving a blank canvas ready for next time. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026 Like water, alcohol evaporates and carries heat away from your body. Yunyao Li, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026 Within an hour, half the conversation evaporates. Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026 When processes break down—whether because billionaires operate above the law, presidents govern by fiat, or monopolies crush competition—that belief evaporates. Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026 Positioning ultimately determines whether your work compounds or evaporates. Noa Eshed, Forbes.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaporates
Verb
  • 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.
    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
Verb
  • One afternoon, while in Jeanne’s care, Mateo suddenly vanishes.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 18 May 2026
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • Shyanne visibly melts a little in the background, and Jinx begins vibrating with rage and self-hatred.
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 6 May 2026
  • Snowpack is an essential lifeline for the state’s water supply that keeps reservoirs healthy, acting as a slow, natural release system that melts gradually through drier periods and trickles water down into reservoirs.
    Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026

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“Evaporates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evaporates. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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