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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
Supermoons can appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than the faintest moon of the year.
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John Tufts, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
Armstrong has achieved more than many sixth-round picks, appearing in 39 games and starting four.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
According to the outlet, Princess Kate had ascended the stairs for a closer look at the cockpit and appeared to assure her guide that her shoes wouldn't stop her.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Neither Styles nor Horan are expected to appear in the Netflix series, according to THR.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2025
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John Tufts, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
Armstrong has achieved more than many sixth-round picks, appearing in 39 games and starting four.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
According to the outlet, Princess Kate had ascended the stairs for a closer look at the cockpit and appeared to assure her guide that her shoes wouldn't stop her.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Neither Styles nor Horan are expected to appear in the Netflix series, according to THR.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appear
Verb
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Even if Schottenheimer wants to deny it, a lot of the grit that players and the owner pointed to that was shown in the game goes right back to him.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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Numbers provided by Cincinnati Public Schools show that the school district had 4,326 homeless students last year, representing a 77% increase from a decade prior, despite total student enrollment increasing by only 538 students over the same period of time.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
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Investors seem to have dismissed those concerns.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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But the Democratic Party seems to prefer a selective vision of free speech, one that ignores the most glaring and visible current example of suppression.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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That’s where the adjustments will begin for the Mercury as the series flips back to Phoenix for Wednesday’s Game 3.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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If a permit is granted, Conway estimated construction on the plant could begin in the early 2030s, and the plant could come online in 2038 or 2039.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Slowing down and speeding up Daisy arrived in his life through his ex-wife, who was moving to a new place that was dubious about pets.—
Neal Rubin,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The agency separately released recommended shipping dates for customers who want their packages to arrive by Christmas Day.—
Michelle Del Rey,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Oct. 2025
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While every government shutdown unfolds differently, essential services that protect life and property typically remain operational.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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That playoff triumph, however, unfolded with fans absent from Petco Park due to the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Howe will look to spend more time with his family — although that often involves more football, with the head coach taking the opportunity to watch his sons play — and encourages his backroom staff to do likewise.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Her current research looks at what programs or policies could help at work.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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What started as a small collaboration grew into a global movement, now marked each year by millions who wear pink ribbons, participate in walks, and push for advances in research and early detection.—
Dr. Noor Shaik,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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While homes are sitting on the market longer now, keeping supply higher than a year ago, more sellers are starting to delist their properties.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Though that number won’t grab headlines, the rushing attack passed the eye test against a Minnesota defense that came into the game second in the Big Ten in yards allowed.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Set to come two weeks after the autumnal equinox, the harvest moon will provide several nights of bright moonlight in early October, the Old Farmer's Almanac added.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Appear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appear. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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