as in vanishing
to cease to be visible
by mid-morning the fog that had enshrouded the island had just evaporated
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Recent Examples of evaporating
The lake also needs to be ice-free because ice acts as a barrier, preventing moisture from evaporating off the lake.
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Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024
Common humectants include hyaluronic acid and glycerin, which draw water into the skin, while occlusives like beeswax and petroleum jelly will act as a physical barrier to prevent moisture from evaporating.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
In this scenario, the upper layers of ice prevent the shallow subsurface water pools from evaporating while protecting them from harmful radiation.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2024
They are watched over by armed guards, their winning record is being questioned and their season ahead is evaporating one game after another.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 6 Oct. 2024
With their playoff chances evaporating, the Cardinals just couldn’t afford to grant him any more time at the major-league level.
—Katie Woo, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
Hurricanes are fueled by evaporating hot water that sends columns of moisture up into the storm, so the unusual heat in the Gulf only further charged the storm.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Local governments could be left to fend alone, but with an evaporating tax base to work with.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2024
Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024
Common humectants include hyaluronic acid and glycerin, which draw water into the skin, while occlusives like beeswax and petroleum jelly will act as a physical barrier to prevent moisture from evaporating.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
In this scenario, the upper layers of ice prevent the shallow subsurface water pools from evaporating while protecting them from harmful radiation.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2024
They are watched over by armed guards, their winning record is being questioned and their season ahead is evaporating one game after another.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, The Mercury News, 6 Oct. 2024
With their playoff chances evaporating, the Cardinals just couldn’t afford to grant him any more time at the major-league level.
—Katie Woo, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
Hurricanes are fueled by evaporating hot water that sends columns of moisture up into the storm, so the unusual heat in the Gulf only further charged the storm.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Local governments could be left to fend alone, but with an evaporating tax base to work with.
—Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2024
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