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
Last year was one in which the public got used to seeing androids growing more adept at movement, appearing as showpieces in promotional sport events and other events.
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Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
The moon — appearing fractionally smaller than usual — was unable to cover the entirety of the sun's disk, leaving a thin sliver of its outer edge visible to surround Earth's natural satellite to create a ring in the skies over Antarctica.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The White Sox were forced to trade away many of those once-talented prospects, leaving Robert, who signed a six-year, $50 million contract before even appearing in a Major League game, as the player who had to carry the load.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
Curry briefly pursued modeling, posing for Playboy and appearing in several print campaigns.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Feb. 2026
Subsequently, his nearly 15-minute interview with Talarico was posted to the YouTube page for Colbert's show, with the host noting specifically that the segment was only appearing online and not on broadcast.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
But in people with myopia, Weidmayer explains, light focuses in front of the retina, resulting in distant objects appearing blurry and close-up objects being clear.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Subsequently, his nearly 15-minute interview with Talarico was posted to the YouTube page for Colbert’s show, with the host noting specifically that the segment was only appearing online and not on broadcast.
—Meg Kinnard, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Like other series in a similar position, most notably Dick Wolf’s dramas, Grey’s Anatomy has gone through budget trims the last couple of seasons, including reducing the episodic guarantees of veteran cast members the last two years, with each appearing in 14 of the show’s 18 episodes each season.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
The moon — appearing fractionally smaller than usual — was unable to cover the entirety of the sun's disk, leaving a thin sliver of its outer edge visible to surround Earth's natural satellite to create a ring in the skies over Antarctica.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The White Sox were forced to trade away many of those once-talented prospects, leaving Robert, who signed a six-year, $50 million contract before even appearing in a Major League game, as the player who had to carry the load.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2026
Curry briefly pursued modeling, posing for Playboy and appearing in several print campaigns.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Feb. 2026
Subsequently, his nearly 15-minute interview with Talarico was posted to the YouTube page for Colbert's show, with the host noting specifically that the segment was only appearing online and not on broadcast.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
But in people with myopia, Weidmayer explains, light focuses in front of the retina, resulting in distant objects appearing blurry and close-up objects being clear.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
Subsequently, his nearly 15-minute interview with Talarico was posted to the YouTube page for Colbert’s show, with the host noting specifically that the segment was only appearing online and not on broadcast.
—Meg Kinnard, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Like other series in a similar position, most notably Dick Wolf’s dramas, Grey’s Anatomy has gone through budget trims the last couple of seasons, including reducing the episodic guarantees of veteran cast members the last two years, with each appearing in 14 of the show’s 18 episodes each season.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearing
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During a singing performance, its facial expressions appeared strikingly lifelike, showing how expressive robotics continues to evolve.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, this may be showing kids that mental and emotional health are no less important than physical health.—
Sarah Cottrell,
Parents,
20 Feb. 2026
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Pittsburgh retook the lead with five runs in the bottom of the eighth, helped in part by a seeming double play grounder that took a bad hop and struck Yankees shortstop Tony Kubek in the throat.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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With the many complications involved in collecting DNA evidence – and time seeming to be a major enemy of finding Guthrie safe and sound – Moore said the Guthrie family could plead for more access to records from the top genealogy websites that have been very reluctant to take part.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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The players could feel the former United and Wales winger starting to move up the gears.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The 6-foot-8 power forward played just five minutes in the first game against Houston before the break, scoring on two field goal attempts and one of two free throws, but he will be counted on to back up starting center Brook Lopez.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
19 Feb. 2026
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By most accounts, Haitians began arriving in Springfield around 2018, drawn by word of mouth and an abundance of jobs.—
Caitlin Hu,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The brothers left the club just 45 minutes after arriving, turned off by the disturbance, the brother said.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The largest wealth movement in modern history is unfolding across generations, bringing financial opportunity alongside emotional complexity.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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One way the book approaches history is by unfolding across different places and examining the past of each of them.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Investigators are now looking into the cause of the explosion, the report said without giving further details.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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With two veterans gone, Coach Tyronn Lue will be looking deeper down the bench for help, especially late in games.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
19 Feb. 2026
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The band joins Yellowcard for the Up Up Down Down Tour, a 27-date spring outing with Plain White T’s beginning May 6 in Atlanta and concluding June 20 in Springfield, Massachusetts.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
21 Feb. 2026
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Selection Sunday is March 15, with First Four games beginning two days later and the first round following March 19.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Mayweather has fought in eight exhibition matches since, the last one coming against John Gotti III — the grandson of infamous mob boss John Gotti — in Mexico City in August 2024.—
Matt Schubert,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Canada, the favorite coming into the Olympics, have now struggled in two consecutive games.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Appearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearing. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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