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evaporate

[ih-vap-uh-reyt] / ɪˈvæp əˌreɪt /


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When ABC pulled the plug on the new season of “The Bachelorette,” its cast of suitors saw their 15 minutes of fame seemingly evaporate before it could begin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The heat from the outdoor air causes the refrigerants to evaporate into a gas.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Over time, fluids can degrade or evaporate, potentially damaging the specimens.

From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2026

That illusion can evaporate quickly in times of crisis when redemptions mount or the underlying assets reprice sharply.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

“If you come outside you won’t see any tears because the sun is so blazingly hot my sad tears evaporate before they even have time to leave my swollen red eyes.”

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos