disappearance
noun
the act or an instance of disappearing; a ceasing to be seen or to exist.
disappearances
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pluralof disappearance.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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As Béatrice’s amateur detective work pulls her in deeper, the strands begin to suggest a conspiracy, one marked by mysterious disappearances and the clandestine sway of the Vatican.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
The surfers' disappearances and deaths sparked widespread outrage and grief in Australia and the United States, prompting a major social media search for their bodies.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
Mahrang warned that enforced disappearances fuelled more resistance, rather than silencing it.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
Kevin Docherty was one of several families detailing the failures of police in handling the disappearances of their loved ones.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
The girls decided to go talk to Amanda about the pony's disappearances.
From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene
