vanished; vanishing; vanishes
1
a
: to pass quickly from sight : disappear
b
: to pass completely from existence
2
: to assume the value zero
: to cause to disappear
vanisher
noun
Examples of vanish in a Sentence
The missing girl vanished without a trace a year ago.
The papers seem to have vanished into thin air.
Dinosaurs vanished from the face of the earth millions of years ago.
Recent Examples on the Web
Hartford Courant Last word Couldn’t help but notice, the majestic 12-point beast that has been watching over Dunkin’ Park from the right field roof since day one — clearly visible even from the press box — mysteriously vanished this week.
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Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2025
There are definitely species that are at risk of vanishing from an area and not coming back.
—Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 May 2025
If a cycad vanishes from one area, its pollinator often goes with it.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Gustav Klimt portrait found after vanishing nearly 100 years ago
The Rothko work was on display as part of Lievelingen, an exhibition featuring 70 beloved collection highlights, from Bruegel to Dalí, while the main museum is currently closed for renovations until at least 2030.
—Dada Jovanovic, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2025
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Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2025
There are definitely species that are at risk of vanishing from an area and not coming back.
—Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 May 2025
If a cycad vanishes from one area, its pollinator often goes with it.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Gustav Klimt portrait found after vanishing nearly 100 years ago
The Rothko work was on display as part of Lievelingen, an exhibition featuring 70 beloved collection highlights, from Bruegel to Dalí, while the main museum is currently closed for renovations until at least 2030.
—Dada Jovanovic, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Vanish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vanish. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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