DISAPPEARANCES Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

disappearances

noun

plural of disappearance

as in losses

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as in departures

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Noun

Though opposing armies suffered heavy losses, neither made any significant territorial gains.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
The Jets, meanwhile, dropped to 0-8 against AFC East opponents under Aaron Glenn, including consecutive losses to New England and Miami.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of losses

Noun

Since Sorrells was sworn in, at least 79 assistant district attorneys have resigned, according to a source familiar with the departures.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration stepped in and capped the number of departures and arrivals.

— Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of departures

Noun

An array of pillars, permanent marks, the imposing Napoleonic-era Spitbank Fort, as well as the comings-and-goings of ferries and even the hovercraft going back and forth between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight.

— Andrew Rice, New York Times, 26 July 2026
This is somebody who knew intimately the goings on in my family tax and estate planning entities.

— Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 17 July 2026

Definition of goings

Noun

Straight-back cornrows are a timeless protective style that can be customized with beads, accessories, creative partings, and varying braid sizes.

— Omenaa Boakye, InStyle, 9 June 2026
Suddenly, intricate partings, curls, beads, and asymmetry were back in circulation.

— Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

Definition of partings

Noun

The songs above fall into three categories, as their runs reached such lengths due to artists’ passings; a record-setting movie; or multiple holidays.

— Gary Trust, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2026
What stood out most, however, was just how emotional the event was, particularly considering the many recent passings of some of our most beloved film and TV luminaries.

— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2026

Definition of passings

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