as in disappears
to cease to be visible
by mid-morning the fog that had enshrouded the island had just evaporated
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Recent Examples of evaporates
Within an hour, half the conversation evaporates.
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Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
In higher temperatures, moisture evaporates faster from the ground, plants and surface water.
—The Conversation, 22 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
The detection is particularly remarkable because carbon dioxide ice evaporates more easily than water ice.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026
High oven heat evaporates excess moisture.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
Add ½ cup water and cook, stirring often, until water evaporates and onion is sizzling in oil and completely tender, about 5 minutes.
—Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Wind, sun exposure, and air temperature all impact how quickly water evaporates from the soil.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Watering between 10 am and 4 pm wastes water; most of it evaporates before reaching roots.
—Kate McKenna, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
In higher temperatures, moisture evaporates faster from the ground, plants and surface water.
—The Conversation, 22 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
The detection is particularly remarkable because carbon dioxide ice evaporates more easily than water ice.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026
High oven heat evaporates excess moisture.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
Add ½ cup water and cook, stirring often, until water evaporates and onion is sizzling in oil and completely tender, about 5 minutes.
—Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Wind, sun exposure, and air temperature all impact how quickly water evaporates from the soil.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Watering between 10 am and 4 pm wastes water; most of it evaporates before reaching roots.
—Kate McKenna, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaporates
Verb
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Overplaying exotic bets is where money disappears quickly.—
Neil Greenberg,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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When Fiona disappears, local oddball Jerry (David Wilmot) is the chief suspect.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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When members who are accused of serious ethical violations are allowed to retain the trappings of office, continue raising unlimited campaign funds, take votes on controversial issues, and act as if nothing’s changed, public trust vanishes.—
Mary Ellen Klas,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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What happens between encounters — the daily negotiation between biology and environment — largely vanishes.—
Celina Yong,
STAT,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As his memory fades, Caroline must navigate the unimaginable.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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However, as the smell fades over time, so will its effectiveness in warding off mice.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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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Hair color specialist and salon owner Sue Tyrrell created this incredible feat, which melts from naturally dark brown to fiery copper strands.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Evaporates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evaporates. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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