1
as in showing
to come into view
a police car appeared just as I ran a red light
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2
as in seeming
to give the impression of being
it appears that he doesn't hear you
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3
as in starting
to come into existence
the benefits of the exercise program should appear almost immediately
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4
as in arriving
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 appearing
Pino began to get emotional while Srebnick discussed the close friendship between the teens and families, appearing distraught and breathing deeply.
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Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 9 June 2026
The two have cultivated a strong mother-daughter bond over the years, with Bryn frequently appearing in Frankel's social media posts.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Prosecutors say Tyran Pruitte and Armstrong were bound over after appearing for a preliminary exam on June 5 in the 37th District Court.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 9 June 2026
In March, the nation’s high court heard arguments about a five-day grace period in Mississippi, with the court’s conservative majority appearing skeptical.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Since retiring from the NFL, Brady has remained active in business and public life, appearing at events ranging from college commencement ceremonies to discussions about the changing landscape of college athletics.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Herrema has also maintained a solo career in the interim, appearing on the Avalanches’ 2016 album Wildflower and curating a soundtrack featuring MGMT, Kurt Vile, Hot Chip, and more for a 2015 art installation.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026
Meanwhile, Katherine MacGregor played Nellie Oleson’s mother — named Harriet Oleson in that incarnation — appearing in the main cast in the ninth and final season after recurring in Seasons 1 through 8.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 June 2026
In 2007, while still occasionally appearing on The Wire, she was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in Gone Baby Gone.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 9 June 2026
The two have cultivated a strong mother-daughter bond over the years, with Bryn frequently appearing in Frankel's social media posts.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Prosecutors say Tyran Pruitte and Armstrong were bound over after appearing for a preliminary exam on June 5 in the 37th District Court.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 9 June 2026
In March, the nation’s high court heard arguments about a five-day grace period in Mississippi, with the court’s conservative majority appearing skeptical.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Since retiring from the NFL, Brady has remained active in business and public life, appearing at events ranging from college commencement ceremonies to discussions about the changing landscape of college athletics.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Herrema has also maintained a solo career in the interim, appearing on the Avalanches’ 2016 album Wildflower and curating a soundtrack featuring MGMT, Kurt Vile, Hot Chip, and more for a 2015 art installation.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026
Meanwhile, Katherine MacGregor played Nellie Oleson’s mother — named Harriet Oleson in that incarnation — appearing in the main cast in the ninth and final season after recurring in Seasons 1 through 8.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 June 2026
In 2007, while still occasionally appearing on The Wire, she was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in Gone Baby Gone.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearing
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One customer showing her Dutch pride is Agatha Mills Doboer.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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The city, which has grown 61% in the last decade, is now majority minority with census data showing the population as 46% white, 34% Asian, 10% Latino and 10% Black.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Wemby, along with Knicks center Mitchell Robinson, stared at the interloper in seeming shock before security restrained him and he was led off the court.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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That last line, even seventy years later, even after the seeming complete commodification of all dissent under the reign of King Algorithm, still reads as shocking, as liberatory.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Alchemist Kitchen spins food business gold Several of the businesses identified are graduates of the Alchemist Microenterprise Academy (AMA), a 12-week business training course that teaches the basics of starting a food business.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Ohtani was one of two members of the Dodgers starting rotation who left the game injured.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Other images of national teams from Senegal and Uzbekistan undergoing TSA-style screening outside their charter planes went viral, amping up the criticism toward America’s welcome to teams arriving for the tournament.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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School officials have linked the dramatic decline to fewer newly arriving immigrants from other countries, declining birth rates, and families leaving for more affordable places.—
Austin Horn
June 11,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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It can’t really even be argued that this is a game unfolding between two adults.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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The Aftermath will air July 16 and will feature three conversations to cover the unfolding scandal since the reunion taping.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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Mike and Samantha Tiburtini didn’t start looking until about a month after their son Ellis was born in May 2022.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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Timothy Hawkins said the command was aware of reports and looking into the situation.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Korda’s final putt of the day curled in the right side of the cup to solidify her second consecutive round of 67 at Riviera after beginning the championship with a frustrating 2-over 73.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
7 June 2026
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Student loans, often essential, often expensive and not always forgiven, are changing once again, with new federal rules set to take effect beginning July 1 and impact students starting in fall 2026.—
Kennedy Cook,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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While sources said a signing ceremony could be held in Switzerland in the coming days, Iran’s foreign minister suggested the signing could take place remotely.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The Americans are coming into the match favored at +107, according to FOX Sports, but are coming off a 2-1 loss in their last match, a friendly against Germany last week at Chicago's Soldier Field.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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“Appearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearing. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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