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disappearance

[dis-uh-peer-uhns] / ˌdɪs əˈpɪər əns /
NOUN
vanishing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
departure exodus loss removal
STRONG
desertion disintegration dispersal dissipation dissolution ebbing eclipse escape evanescence evaporation exit fading flight going melting passing receding recession retirement wane withdrawal
WEAK
ceasing to exist decline and fall dematerialization disappearing act wearing away
Antonyms
STRONGEST
arrival entrance
STRONG
stay staying
WEAK
appearance coming

Example Sentences

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On Thursday, a United Nations committee concluded that Mexico’s disappearance crisis constituted “crimes against humanity” and took what it called the “exceptional step” of forwarding the matter to the General Assembly.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The disappearance was also starting to make local news.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The film looks at possible reasons for Sergei's disappearance.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Since her disappearance, Savannah Guthrie and her siblings have posted multiple videos on social media, including making direct appeals to their mother's captor.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

She was as furious as Mr. Das at its disappearance.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan