as in to disappear
to cease to be visible
the house vanished into the fog as we drove away
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Recent Examples of vanish
That party’s reputation for fiscal responsibility has vanished, along with any right to self-respect.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2025
The ground-breaking aviator, who set out to become the first woman to fly around the world in 1937, vanished about a month into her global journey.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 3 July 2025
Across industries, some of the highest-performing remote workers are vanishing without a trace.
—Michael Barnhart, Fortune, 3 July 2025
That pastry vanishes between your teeth with an almost cartoonish chomp, revealing a densely packed jumble of flavors depending on what's inside.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 July 2025
The ground-breaking aviator, who set out to become the first woman to fly around the world in 1937, vanished about a month into her global journey.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 3 July 2025
Across industries, some of the highest-performing remote workers are vanishing without a trace.
—Michael Barnhart, Fortune, 3 July 2025
That pastry vanishes between your teeth with an almost cartoonish chomp, revealing a densely packed jumble of flavors depending on what's inside.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vanish
Verb
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The child disappeared in June of that year but wasn’t reported missing until July when Caylee’s grandmother learned that Anthony hadn’t seen her daughter in a month.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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Julie had disappeared from the stage and left a single high heel.—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
11 July 2025
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Sunscreen, chlorine, saltwater, and even rough drying habits can wear down the fabric, leaving colors faded and suits stretched out.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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The longwear formula is built to resist creasing, fading, and transferring, even in heat and humidity.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
4 July 2025
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“Vanish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vanish. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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