vanish
verb (used without object)
to disappear from sight, especially quickly; become invisible.
vanished
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past participleof vanish.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof vanish.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
vanishverb (used without object)to disappear from sight, especially quickly; become invisible.
Example Sentences
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"Civilisations have vanished because of water shortages," he warned.
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026
The American pioneer vanished while attempting to circumnavigate the globe in 1937, spawning decades of speculation on her fate.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
But the Rams’ 16-0 halftime lead literally vanished into thin air.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
But that gap has nearly vanished, and last week the spread briefly flipped negative for the first time since 2019, according to Dow Jones Energy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
As fast as they had come, the creatures had gone, vanished into the trees below.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
