disappearance

noun

Definition of disappearancenext
1
as in loss

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2
as in departure

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disappearance
  1. loss
  2. departure
  3. evaporation
  4. passing
Noun
  • While FPVs and small quadcopters get all the attention, the night bombers inflict heavy losses on Russian forces which are barely noted.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
  • In Bridget Jones: Mad About a Boy, Bridget Jones is reeling after the loss of Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) and navigating life as a single mom.
    Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of loss
Noun
  • At least until the spring, that is, when a new round of departures and 15 practices will provide new clarity.
    Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
  • When The News asked about the Yankees’ departures this offseason, past and present members of the organization described the exodus as a testament to the club.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of departure
Noun
  • Sweat glands start releasing sweat if the temperature is too high to facilitate evaporation and heat loss.
    Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
  • When the air is warm and dry, transpiration and evaporation also suck water out of the plants and soil.
    CBS News, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of evaporation
Noun
  • To publicly share such deeply personal reflections, particularly after his passing, feels like an invasion of a space meant only for his own healing.
    Essence, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Contact The Plan Administrator Notify the 401(k) plan administrator about your spouse's passing.
    James Brewer, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of passing
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