reappear

verb

re·​ap·​pear (ˌ)rē-ə-ˈpir How to pronounce reappear (audio)
reappeared; reappearing; reappears
Synonyms of reappearnext

intransitive verb

: to come back into view or show up for a second or subsequent time : to appear again
Darting down the corridor …, she reappeared moments later carrying glasses in filigreed silver holders …David A. Andelman
By year's end the insects have gone, only to reappear briefly in May.A. R. Williams

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The video also featured Jonathan Banks, who reappeared as Saul’s fixer and hitman, Mike Ehrmantraut. Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 17 June 2026 Now, the vessel has magically reappeared at the rundown harbor. Sam Bodrojan, IndieWire, 17 June 2026 During the event, known as a lunar occultation, the bright planet will disappear behind the moon's dark side before reappearing roughly an hour later on the other side. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026 Obama’s father left the family when Barack was 2 years old and reappeared only once, years later – a relationship characterized by extended absence. Matthew Alemu, The Conversation, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reappear

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reappear was in 1611

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“Reappear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reappear. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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