1
as in showed
to come into view
a police car appeared just as I ran a red light
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2
as in seemed
to give the impression of being
it appears that he doesn't hear you
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as in began
to come into existence
the benefits of the exercise program should appear almost immediately
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as in arrived
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 appeared
Her nonfiction has appeared in The New York Times, The Nation, The Los Angeles Times and The New Yorker among others.
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Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
Brents, 25, sustained a torn MCL and meniscus in last year’s season opener and appeared in just two games last season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
From the balcony, Kate appeared still, serene and composed in an all-black ensemble, accessorized with a black hat, scarf, her RAF brooch and the traditional red poppy.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Horn appeared to signal to the referees that Olave pushed off for a potential offensive pass interference penalty.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
The Venezuelan actress recently appeared in the horror films The Curse of La Llorona (2019) and Malignant (2021).
—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Nov. 2025
This recipe first appeared in a BHG cookbook published in 1947.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
The psych-pop gem, originally released as Tame Impala’s debut single in 2009, hadn’t appeared on a tour setlist since 2018.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 2 Nov. 2025
There was yelling, people falling, and some who appeared to get hurt in the scuffle, Lee said.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
Brents, 25, sustained a torn MCL and meniscus in last year’s season opener and appeared in just two games last season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
From the balcony, Kate appeared still, serene and composed in an all-black ensemble, accessorized with a black hat, scarf, her RAF brooch and the traditional red poppy.
—Erin Hill, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Horn appeared to signal to the referees that Olave pushed off for a potential offensive pass interference penalty.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
The Venezuelan actress recently appeared in the horror films The Curse of La Llorona (2019) and Malignant (2021).
—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Nov. 2025
This recipe first appeared in a BHG cookbook published in 1947.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
The psych-pop gem, originally released as Tame Impala’s debut single in 2009, hadn’t appeared on a tour setlist since 2018.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 2 Nov. 2025
There was yelling, people falling, and some who appeared to get hurt in the scuffle, Lee said.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeared
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Cellphone data showed Fuentes was at the crash site, immediately went home and then returned in a different car within 20 minutes, the affidavit said.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Videos of the shooting in Minnesota showed federal agents approaching Good’s SUV stopped in the middle of a neighborhood street.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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Pedro had painted the model in bright colors—red, blue, and yellow—and the circular ballet of the trio against the green jungle didn’t feel out of place; rather, the birds seemed to enjoy the homage being paid to them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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The dynamic seemed a combination of engagement, respect and deference in the fledgling relationships.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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The protest comes amid ongoing unrest in Iran, where demonstrations that began over economic grievances have spread nationwide, evolving into a direct challenge to Iran's clerical leadership.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Using products by celeb-favorite skin care brand iS Clinical, Flores began by cleansing Williams' skin with the lightweight Cleansing Complex before spraying his skin with a Copper Firming Mist.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
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Trump arrived just before halftime of the game.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Fort Worth officers were called to John Peter Smith Hospital regarding a shooting victim who’d arrived for treatment.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
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When questioned about how the situation unfolded, Bunnie revealed they were lured by the man’s German luxury car.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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That’s how a criminal investigation unfolded in an embezzlement case at the University of California, Davis.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Ehrlich compared the situation to the labor upheaval professional leagues went through before finally settling on collective bargaining, which has been looked at as a potential solution by some in college sports over the past year.—
ANDREW DESTIN,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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In the wake of the AT&T news, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson released a statement projecting optimism about Dallas’ future, as city leaders looked to move forward from the loss.—
Sasha Richie,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The year started with a four-day streak of 70-degree highs; however, Oklahoma will soon see temperatures dip a bit into the mid-50s and 60s at the start of next week, with some parts of the state expecting snow.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Sean Kuraly had a goal and an assist, Tanner Jeannot had two assists, and the Boston Bruins started a five-game homestand with a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That came just a few days after news broke that Palantir had secured a $10 billion contract from the US Army over the next decade.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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All five of Bednar’s outs came via strikeout on Wednesday.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Appeared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeared. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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