disappear
verb (used without object)
to cease to be seen; vanish from sight.
disappearing
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present participleof disappear.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Sea ice has been disappearing from East Greenland, allowing giant whales to take advantage and move in to previously inaccessible areas.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
So why is it disappearing from the shelves?
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
The observation marks the first time humanity has recorded Earth disappearing behind another object from the surface of a different planet.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 13, 2026
“In Los Angeles, there’s a lot of history that’s disappearing every single day, and it’s heartbreaking,” Shrauger said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
The mini-chinchilla makes a tiny squeak and avoids a plant with bright-green, red-rimmed leaves, then dashes away, disappearing into the forest.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
