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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
However, this new technology is minimally invasive, appears to support recovery of both movement and sensation, and does not cause damage to the spinal cord.
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 6 July 2025
Advertisement Musk became a close ally of Trump’s and appeared at major campaign rallies with him, addressing large crowds and urging them to vote for Trump.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 6 July 2025
There appeared to be no cohesive beauty look at Michael Rider's debut Celine show.
—Vogue, 6 July 2025
Home plate umpire John Bacon appeared to miss two pitches in that at-bat, which miffed Mendoza, who erupted out of the dugout, kicked some dirt and was quickly ejected.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 July 2025
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 6 July 2025
Advertisement Musk became a close ally of Trump’s and appeared at major campaign rallies with him, addressing large crowds and urging them to vote for Trump.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 6 July 2025
There appeared to be no cohesive beauty look at Michael Rider's debut Celine show.
—Vogue, 6 July 2025
Home plate umpire John Bacon appeared to miss two pitches in that at-bat, which miffed Mendoza, who erupted out of the dugout, kicked some dirt and was quickly ejected.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appear
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That leadership will need to show itself in the coming months, before ballots are printed and voters start returning ballots by mail.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Another video shows two fans fell over a wall and landed on concrete at the pit entrance.—
Mark Price
Updated July 7,
Miami Herald,
7 July 2025
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None of this, Gunn seems to be saying, needs to be that serious anymore.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
12 July 2025
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With the trial’s 100th anniversary in July, the town seems finally ready to embrace its past with a series of events and celebrations dedicated to the history.—
Kelly Puente,
The Tennessean,
12 July 2025
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The Judiciary Committee ought to begin right away its inquiry.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 July 2025
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In recent days, Trump has slapped tariffs of at least 20% set to begin Aug. 1 on more than a dozen countries.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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This technology is arriving just in time, as growers across the country face a shortage of available workers and weeds that are becoming increasingly resistant to herbicides.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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And, over time, fewer new European priests arrived in Kongo, making translation less necessary.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
12 July 2025
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The episode unfolded around 7:15 a.m. on June 30 in the 3800 block of Osprey Drive.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
11 July 2025
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The search had been unfolding on the page for years.—
Nick Ripatrazone
July 10,
Literary Hub,
10 July 2025
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The disappointment is palpable in a team that won the World Series as recently as four years ago and has veteran skipper Brian Snitker, in the last year of his contract, looking toward retirement.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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What to look for in quality grain-free dog foods Whole protein The best grain-free dog foods are wholesome, and their primary ingredients should include whole animal proteins.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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He’s set to start the All-Star Game in right field on Tuesday night.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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The two got married, had a baby, and started a quiet life together far away from his violent past.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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Maria Matos, president and chief programming officer for Latinos for Educational Advocacy and Diversity, with offices in Bridgeport, Danbury, New Britain, New Haven, Norwich, East Hartford and Waterbury, said businesses large and small are feeling the impact of Trump’s deportation threats.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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The Panthers are banking on a repeat performance, even if Jackson feels like a potential regression candidate.—
Mike Kaye
July 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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“Appear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appear. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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