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
There are dozens of examples of major studio properties that had what appeared to be an easy path to profitability.
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
From the ground and the air, however, little appeared to have changed Monday morning.
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Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Rincker appeared for an initial appearance Monday, according to court records.
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Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
The judge ruled the case brought by Carr’s office appeared to be political, Shaddi Abusaid reports.
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Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
22 June 2026
Justin appeared to be giving Jack a piano lesson in the first snap as the pair focused on the keys, seemingly unaware that a photo was being taken.
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Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Both have appeared on screen, with Benton in a recurring role in the Gilded Age and Miller in Madam Secretary.
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Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Labour won a huge majority in Parliament but was backed by only 34% of voters — and many of those appeared motivated by anger at the Conservatives rather than enthusiasm for Labour.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
In February the James Beard Foundation honored Inglewood’s Serving Spoon restaurant as an American classic; on Monday night third-generation owners Jessica Bain and Justin Johnson appeared onstage to collect their medals.
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Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
From the ground and the air, however, little appeared to have changed Monday morning.
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Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Rincker appeared for an initial appearance Monday, according to court records.
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Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
The judge ruled the case brought by Carr’s office appeared to be political, Shaddi Abusaid reports.
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Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
22 June 2026
Justin appeared to be giving Jack a piano lesson in the first snap as the pair focused on the keys, seemingly unaware that a photo was being taken.
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Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Both have appeared on screen, with Benton in a recurring role in the Gilded Age and Miller in Madam Secretary.
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Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Labour won a huge majority in Parliament but was backed by only 34% of voters — and many of those appeared motivated by anger at the Conservatives rather than enthusiasm for Labour.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
In February the James Beard Foundation honored Inglewood’s Serving Spoon restaurant as an American classic; on Monday night third-generation owners Jessica Bain and Justin Johnson appeared onstage to collect their medals.
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Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeared
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Kpler data showed over 100 ships used to pass through the strait daily before the war began.
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New projections this month showed that the Social Security trust fund will run out of money sooner than previously thought, meaning benefits would face a 22% cut by 2032 unless adjustments are enacted.
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The legendary German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer seemed well-positioned to catch the ball.
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The promise seemed straightforward.
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The annual Wawa Welcome America celebration began with performances by singer Paula Holloway and a choir of more than 100 singers from churches across the Philadelphia region.
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There’s a lot of racing history at the Big A, which began in 1894, before Queens was even part of New York City.
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The Georgia Department of Public Health was able to use state funds to maintain its AIDS Drug Assistance Program without disruption until federal funds arrived, a spokeswoman for the agency said.
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In 1868, at the age of 29, John Muir arrived in San Francisco via steamship with definitive plans to wander and revel in the natural wonders of California—he’d heard of the Golden State’s geographic riches and wanted to see them for himself.
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The top of the draft unfolded as expected.
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The exhibit unfolded in partnership with Home of Football, a new cultural destination dedicated to the globally beloved game, which opened in the heart of New York’s design district between Chelsea and Hudson Yards on Monday.
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Within days of using it, my skin felt softer, looked more hydrated, and even began healing itself again.
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Other rankings have looked at median incomes, which are often lower.
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Aldo Álvarez started Mercatoria, another online delivery service, in 2021 with three other Cuban partners.
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In 1968, the federal government stepped in and started selling flood insurance managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA.
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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.
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All five of Bednar’s outs came via strikeout on Wednesday.
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“Appeared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeared. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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