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
Fifty-six companies appeared to rely on undisclosed GRAS safety determinations for 275 chemicals, the investigation found.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
In addition to Condé Nast Traveler, her work has appeared in Texas Monthly, The Nature Conservancy Magazine, Gear Junkie, AARP Magazine, Southern Living, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Mar. 2026
The president’s political superpower is his ability to inspire almost-total fealty from his fellow Republicans, but some inside the West Wing are cognizant that Iran adds to a number of fractures that have appeared over the past few months, including tensions over the Epstein files.
—Toluse Olorunnipa, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Sophomore Sawyer Farr has appeared in six games, making three starts at second.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
In 1987, on the day after Thanksgiving, Friedmann appeared at the locked glass door of the Coin Purse, a numismatic shop in Nashville.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Hanks appeared to make the most of his time in the South American city.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
Just 18 months ago, the decision announced by Infantino to add Lionel Messi’s team Inter Miami to the 2025 Club World Cup lineup appeared to have no basis in formal tournament rules.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Iran appeared to specifically target buildings housing evacuated Americans, according to a regional source.
—March 2, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
In addition to Condé Nast Traveler, her work has appeared in Texas Monthly, The Nature Conservancy Magazine, Gear Junkie, AARP Magazine, Southern Living, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Mar. 2026
The president’s political superpower is his ability to inspire almost-total fealty from his fellow Republicans, but some inside the West Wing are cognizant that Iran adds to a number of fractures that have appeared over the past few months, including tensions over the Epstein files.
—Toluse Olorunnipa, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
Sophomore Sawyer Farr has appeared in six games, making three starts at second.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 2 Mar. 2026
In 1987, on the day after Thanksgiving, Friedmann appeared at the locked glass door of the Coin Purse, a numismatic shop in Nashville.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Hanks appeared to make the most of his time in the South American city.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Mar. 2026
Just 18 months ago, the decision announced by Infantino to add Lionel Messi’s team Inter Miami to the 2025 Club World Cup lineup appeared to have no basis in formal tournament rules.
—ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Iran appeared to specifically target buildings housing evacuated Americans, according to a regional source.
—March 2, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeared
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Videos circulating online and verified by the AP showed dozens cheering and dancing and cars honking their horns in the streets of Karaj, a city near Tehran.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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This meant that in 2025, when no fewer than 15 creative directors showed debut collections across the apex strata of fashion, Lee and Burberry were insulated from the drama.—
Luke Leitch,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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On the Democratic side, Porter seemed to be the leading gubernatorial candidate last summer.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Two and a half months ago, when Diggs faced strangulation and assault charges that seemed to threaten his immediate football future, the Patriots stood with their star receiver by releasing an atypically strong statement.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Owners David, a pharmacist, and Ryan, a counselor, began restoring historic homes out of personal passion before turning their knack for curation into a hospitality venture.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Last week, the White House began circulating draft legislative language on such a ban.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Mar. 2026
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People in trucks have arrived with thousands of containers from other states where the bottle return fee is 5 cents or nothing at all, costing businesses millions and creating a conundrum for legislators, who are now trying to fix the situation.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2026
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Immediately following this incident EMS and NYPD quickly arrived on site to ensure the safety and well-being of impacted students.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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The event unfolded against the backdrop of a widening Democratic protest.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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This frenzy unfolded into a succession of rings, like craps tables at a casino, in which breed competitions were taking place simultaneously—churning packs of basenjis, salukis, Xoloitzcuintlis, whippets, shih tzus, rat terriers, malamutes, and pugs.—
Andrew Norman Wilson,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Javits Center looked dim and pale, like an aging prototype of all the other blue-glass boxes on the West Side of Manhattan, a miscalculation that never lived up to the fantasy of a riverside prism reflecting the vibrant rhythms of New York.—
Andrew Norman Wilson,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Reinforcing the defense was a key objective this offseason, especially with the retirement of Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, but the team looked vulnerable in the counterattack.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Software debt that started the year trading near 100 cents on the dollar is now 10 cents lower.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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That glorious 10-game win streak to begin the season — just the fifth time the Hurricanes have ever started a season 10-0 — was going to hit a snag eventually.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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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 4 Mar. 2026.
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