1
as in to show
to come into view
a police car appeared just as I ran a red light
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3
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
Kove ultimately became a major character and appeared in 57 episodes, according to IMDb.
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Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 24 June 2025
Bowman appeared particularly dismissive toward the threat of tariffs, which many economists say could slow growth, particularly if companies absorb the cost of the duties rather than passing them on to consumers.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 June 2025
Video recreations like Cameron's appear across popular platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 June 2025
Slezak is set to appear in Craig Brewer's musical film Song Sung Blue at the end of this year.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 13 June 2025
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Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 24 June 2025
Bowman appeared particularly dismissive toward the threat of tariffs, which many economists say could slow growth, particularly if companies absorb the cost of the duties rather than passing them on to consumers.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 June 2025
Video recreations like Cameron's appear across popular platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 June 2025
Slezak is set to appear in Craig Brewer's musical film Song Sung Blue at the end of this year.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appear
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Brands are also showing interest in using LaundRE in their reshoring plans by importing garments from places like Bangladesh and Pakistan and finishing them locally in small quantities to reduce overbuying and waste.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 June 2025
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What To Know The Susquehanna poll showed that Fetterman remains more popular than not with Pennsylvania voters, with 41 percent approving of him, compared to 37 percent disapproving.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Clarkson is a good start, but another piece or two seems likely to be added.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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In a document prepared before the meeting, city staff proposed that the naming request be honored for at least a decade, but Johnson told the council this seemed like a rather short period.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2025
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De Los Reyes began working for Elite Security as a bag-checker at Petco Park during the 2007-08 baseball season.—
Jan Goldsmith,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 June 2025
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The Dodgers initially declined to make any public comment when the raids first began.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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The notifications buzzing in her back pocket were becoming more frantic, arriving every few minutes now.—
Zadie Smith,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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The suspects fled the area before the officers arrived.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2025
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How will Mater Dei’s quarterback competition continue to unfold?—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
27 June 2025
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That meant disseminating the pertinent information got to the right people more quickly and efficiently as the draft process unfolded.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The actor who plays that infected person looks just like him.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
21 June 2025
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Needless to say, the Sox entered Saturday looking for a lengthy outing from starter Aaron Civale.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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Iran had been in negotiations with the US for about two months, but called them off after Israel started bombing its territory.—
Sara Braun,
Fortune,
22 June 2025
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The Liberty were unable to get stops that helped them in most wins to start the season.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2025
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In the meantime, the changing guidance has left many workers feeling uneasy, with some failing to show up to job sites for fear of being arrested and subject to deportation proceedings.—
Miriam Waldvogel,
The Hill,
21 June 2025
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Such brouhaha almost feels unnecessary, however, as the movie has never really left the zeitgeist.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
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“Appear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appear. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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