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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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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
This appears as an attempt to kill or to cause bodily harm to the agent ---- an act of domestic terrorism.
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Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026
The stones appear to be set in either an 18-karat white gold or a platinum band.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Nestled in the tiny eastern Connecticut town, the century-old building that once housed Burdick’s General Store appears to be an ordinary, benign example of historic New England architecture.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2026
Kim Cattrall, who has a long-standing feud with Parker, did not appear.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
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Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026
The stones appear to be set in either an 18-karat white gold or a platinum band.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Nestled in the tiny eastern Connecticut town, the century-old building that once housed Burdick’s General Store appears to be an ordinary, benign example of historic New England architecture.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2026
Kim Cattrall, who has a long-standing feud with Parker, did not appear.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appear
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Data from Life360 — an app that provides real time GPS tracking — shows Pittman traveled from his home in Madison County, then stopped at a gas station in Ridgeland before proceeding to the synagogue, according to the complaint.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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While the Eaton Fire zone also experienced traffic, the research shows that the area handled the volume better because more streets allowed cars to eventually flow into the city grid.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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He was asked to be the signal-caller, and that responsibility seemed to hinder his ability to read and react.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Looking ahead to winter 2026, designers seem to agree.—
Erica Paige,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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The legal friction began last year when the board proposed a massive renovation to expand clubhouse amenities in early 2024.—
Chase Jordan
January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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Crowds and traffic became such an issue that in 2021, the park began requiring weekend visitors during the February Firefall dates to have reservations as a way to limit congestion and prevent crowds from trampling stream banks and parking illegally along Yosemite Valley’s sensitive meadows.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The rookie arrived in Charlotte in May.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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His car was seen arriving shortly before the time the murders were believed to have been committed and left shortly after, according to court documents.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Their characters also had a romantic history and a will-they-won't-they dynamic that unfolded amid the ER's chaos.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Legislature’s tax discussions are unfolding in the shadow of a controversial ballot measure proposal to impose a one-time tax on the state’s billionaires.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Don't be fooled by an ocean that looks calm.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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His first year as a starter, in 2023, finished with UGA on the outside looking in of the playoff — the final year of the four-team format — after Georgia lost in the SEC Championship Game.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Amazon quietly discounted dozens of top picks from Stewart’s collection, including Dutch ovens, knife sets, oven mitts, and more, with prices starting at just $8 and discounts going for up to 60 percent off.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The second-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft wasn’t the Saints’ guy to start the season.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The big moment comes amid the HBO Max drama's breakout success and after the pair was photographed out together several times on Globes weekend.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The killings came amid a wave of bloody violence tied to drug trafficking and organized crime, which has surged across Ecuador in recent years.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Appear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appear. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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