vanish
verb (used without object)
to disappear from sight, especially quickly; become invisible.
have vanished
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present perfectof vanish.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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"The only outlet in Gaza is the sea; without it, life would have vanished long ago."
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
Paramount’s bid for Warner Bros. has sparked dread in Hollywood for another reason, too: Thousands of jobs already have vanished through a string of media mergers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026
The coelacanth is often called a "living fossil," once believed to have vanished millions of years ago before a live specimen was unexpectedly caught in the Indian Ocean in 1938.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2025
"But this year the anchovies have vanished and we're catching more jellyfish than fish."
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2025
Though magic might have vanished, it seemed that the power that had forged the blade lived on.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
