vanish
verb (used without object)
to disappear from sight, especially quickly; become invisible.
vanishes
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present tense formof vanish (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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In the hit show “Manifest,” a passenger jet mysteriously vanishes and then lands years later with everyone on board still the same age.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
That doubt usually vanishes once it becomes a “he said, they said” case.
From Slate ● Apr. 22, 2026
In "Weapons," an original story that grossed $270 million worldwide, Madigan plays Gladys, the mysterious aunt of a young boy whose entire elementary school class vanishes one night -- at the same precise time.
From Barron's ● Mar. 15, 2026
Methane has been detected repeatedly, but it vanishes faster than existing models can explain.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 29, 2025
Chameleon vanishes every time Henrietta glares at her.
From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones
