disappear
verb (used without object)
to cease to be seen; vanish from sight.
was disappearing
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past progressiveof disappear.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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The world of Lynn’s childhood was disappearing, and the urge to travel in search of a better life remained.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
She worried that she was disappearing into it and losing herself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 12, 2025
The lanky Yank had driven the spud-loving critter off his land more times than he could count, and the $10 he’d invested in a peck of potato seeds was disappearing with every bite.
From Seattle Times ● May 16, 2024
"We had plenty of data to suggest that our material was disappearing in the compost, but this is the first time we've measured it at the microparticle level."
From Science Daily ● Mar. 21, 2024
“Maybe even you do not know ...” Grover’s head was disappearing in a cloud of smoke.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
