as in vanishing
to cease to be visible
the stranger disappeared into the mists, never to be seen again
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Recent Examples of disappearing
The Pistons’ fall from grace starts with their disappearing offense.
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Tim Rohan, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
As Kai Havertz trudged off the pitch in the 34th minute of Arsenal’s win against Newcastle United on Saturday, there may have been some within the Arsenal fanbase who viewed it as an allegory for their team’s title chances disappearing down the tunnel of yet another season.
—Jon MacKenzie, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
With irrigation shrinking and solar replacing crops, longtime farmworker Rosa Ramirez worries about disappearing jobs.
—Jeff St. John, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
The question isn’t whether EVs are disappearing—they’re not.
—Bydavid Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
There was Sidney Crosby, his left knee throbbing after absorbing a blistering shot from the point by teammate Ryan Shea, limping off the ice and disappearing down the tunnel in the second period of Game 5 on Monday night against Philadelphia.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
As a result, educators are leaving the profession, classrooms are overcrowded, and mental health counselors and other critical supports are disappearing.
—Kevin Vick, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Several staples — including snack kiosks and merchandise locations — are being removed, disappearing from the park as Disney reworks the area, according to multiple reports.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Maré is a model positive-impact project using tourism to preserve both the flora and fauna here—the Atlantic Forest is one of the most biodiverse biomes on the planet—and the disappearing vernacular of traditional Brazilian design.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Tim Rohan, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
As Kai Havertz trudged off the pitch in the 34th minute of Arsenal’s win against Newcastle United on Saturday, there may have been some within the Arsenal fanbase who viewed it as an allegory for their team’s title chances disappearing down the tunnel of yet another season.
—Jon MacKenzie, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
With irrigation shrinking and solar replacing crops, longtime farmworker Rosa Ramirez worries about disappearing jobs.
—Jeff St. John, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
The question isn’t whether EVs are disappearing—they’re not.
—Bydavid Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
There was Sidney Crosby, his left knee throbbing after absorbing a blistering shot from the point by teammate Ryan Shea, limping off the ice and disappearing down the tunnel in the second period of Game 5 on Monday night against Philadelphia.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
As a result, educators are leaving the profession, classrooms are overcrowded, and mental health counselors and other critical supports are disappearing.
—Kevin Vick, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
Several staples — including snack kiosks and merchandise locations — are being removed, disappearing from the park as Disney reworks the area, according to multiple reports.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Maré is a model positive-impact project using tourism to preserve both the flora and fauna here—the Atlantic Forest is one of the most biodiverse biomes on the planet—and the disappearing vernacular of traditional Brazilian design.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappearing
Verb
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After 26 minutes, that lead was vanishing.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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In addition to his wife vanishing, he was illegally captured by Joe Turner, the brother of the governor of Tennessee, and forced to work on a chain gang for seven years.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, commercial-only business districts are fading.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Dust and pollen are quicker to reveal themselves, and wear becomes apparent faster as dark colors are more prone to fading.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The effect is most powerful during the spring runoff, when melting snow brings water levels up.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Flavour Module can also be pulled out for searing, simmering sauces, or melting cheese.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Disappearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disappearing. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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