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as in to show
to come into view
a police car appeared just as I ran a red light
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as in to begin
to come into existence
the benefits of the exercise program should appear almost immediately
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as in to arrive
to get to a destination
a friend who daily manages to appear at our door just as dinner is being served
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Recent Examples of appear
And that appears to be the case.
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Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Many voters appear to be tired of the status quo and willing to take a chance on an insurgent.
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Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Investors who had jumped on the bandwagon appear to be having second thoughts.
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Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
His name appears on more than 900 papers in scientific publications, a staggering number, including a few co-authored in the last few years, while in his 90s.
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Lawrence Ingrassia,
STAT,
26 June 2026
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Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Many voters appear to be tired of the status quo and willing to take a chance on an insurgent.
—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Investors who had jumped on the bandwagon appear to be having second thoughts.
—
Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
His name appears on more than 900 papers in scientific publications, a staggering number, including a few co-authored in the last few years, while in his 90s.
—
Lawrence Ingrassia,
STAT,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appear
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Delta flight attendant graduation ceremonies often take place at the Delta Flight Museum near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, shown here on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
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His view comes despite some opinion polls showing the Republican Party has a higher disapproval rating.
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The show’s dramatic romance and journey of self-growth seems to fit in line with something Austen would’ve imagined for her characters.
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Placide, who has announced this will be his final international tournament, seemed determined to end his career on a high note.
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King’s attorney, Bill Mason, began his presentation by referencing Bosworth’s mentioning a defendant can’t be judged for not testifying in their own defense.
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Preliminary construction work is expected to begin soon, and officials estimate the overall project could take at least six years to complete.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended the World Cup match between Colombia and Portugal at Hard Rock Stadium, with the West Miami Republican arriving with local soccer moguls Jose and Jorge Mas.
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He is slated to arrive in Toronto and complete his journey on July 4, just in time for the 250th anniversary of the United States.
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Instead of celebrating innovation, the movie unfolds through lawsuits and broken friendships.
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Yet despite his later involvement in politics, McCloskey remains most closely associated with the confrontation that unfolded outside his home in June 2020.
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Instead of using artificial colors, look for ingredients that naturally fit the bill.
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Someone in the Mamdani administration should look at what happened in the 1970s and ’80s when the city became the largest landlord in the five boroughs.
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In order to keep the necessities, like Bear Valley Community Hospital, online, BVES shut power off to businesses and homes starting Friday morning for several hours.
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The first baseman started the scoring in the first frame, lining an RBI single before adding a 418-foot solo homer in the third inning.
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Batches of limited stock sales will be allowed in the coming months, however, and some real estate agents and bankers are putting together workarounds to help expectant millionaires leverage their future gains to secure loans.
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Rhaenyra sends Daemon news of the crown prince’s death and her intention to take King’s Landing in the coming days.
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“Appear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appear. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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