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

Examples of reappear in a Sentence

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In fact, when a distraught Tom Hayward suddenly reappears, a content Mary is strolling in a local park on her own. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 24 June 2026 Then check again later, because the same information can reappear. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026 If no timetable emerges and attention shifts toward a leadership challenge that could force his departure, heavier pressure on sterling could reappear. Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 22 June 2026 Crews poured hydrogen peroxide into the pool in an effort to fix the issue, but the algae continued to reappear for around a week after it was first seen. Mike Stunson, USA Today, 22 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 30 Jun. 2026.

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