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
Brith, who is ahead and in charge, is taking as her guide the stream, which sparks in the sunlight, cutting a narrow channel through the hillside, weaving itself around rocks and tree trunks, appearing and disappearing, diving underground then springing up in unexpected places.
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Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
In a burst of primary color and trompe l’oeil trickery, five dice—red, yellow, blue, green, white—are suspended against a maroon field densely latticed with dice shapes, the cubes appearing simultaneously to lie stationary on its pip-stippled surface and to tumble downward through space.
—James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Check if your personal information is already being used for identity theft, fraud or appearing on the dark web.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 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
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
Syglowski will be new to the show, and is currently appearing in the Broadway production of Dog Day Afternoon.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Incumbent Mariana Corona Sabeniano will be reelected to the District 2 seat without appearing on the ballot as no one opted to challenge her.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
Kirby Smart didn’t mince words when discussing this preferences and questions about the football postseason while appearing at the SEC Spring Meetings on Tuesday.
—Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 27 May 2026
Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
In a burst of primary color and trompe l’oeil trickery, five dice—red, yellow, blue, green, white—are suspended against a maroon field densely latticed with dice shapes, the cubes appearing simultaneously to lie stationary on its pip-stippled surface and to tumble downward through space.
—James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Check if your personal information is already being used for identity theft, fraud or appearing on the dark web.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 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
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
Syglowski will be new to the show, and is currently appearing in the Broadway production of Dog Day Afternoon.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Incumbent Mariana Corona Sabeniano will be reelected to the District 2 seat without appearing on the ballot as no one opted to challenge her.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
Kirby Smart didn’t mince words when discussing this preferences and questions about the football postseason while appearing at the SEC Spring Meetings on Tuesday.
—Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearing
Verb
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On the front of the card was a scan of his brain showing the tumor on it.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Bloomberg reported there had been complaints of Manifold showing aggressive behavior toward employees and mishandling sensitive information.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
Verb
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In 2024, a video of Valli performing went viral due to the then-90-year-old musician seeming very spaced out.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2026
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The actress walks the show’s fine line between drama and satire perfectly, never seeming to take the occasion too seriously but also refusing to smirk at the camera.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Ahead, shop the tank and more of Stewart’s basics starting at $17.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Fans of Madix will also be thrilled to know that starting Friday, May 29, Peacock subscribers will have the option to choose Madix as their Peacock avatar on the streaming service.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Verb
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These are often updates on dates, challenges, recoupling ceremonies and new contestants arriving.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Set the scene After weaving through downtown Nassau, passing the towering cruise ships in port, and waiting in traffic on the bridge to Paradise Island, arriving at the Ocean Club is a breath of fresh air (and a sigh of relief).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
Verb
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His performance balances youthful idealism, simmering rage and heartbreaking vulnerability, particularly as the character becomes increasingly consumed by the injustices unfolding around him.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Across the United States, a quiet but high-stakes regulatory revolution is unfolding.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Both teams are looking for a healthy seven-game series, but the Knicks seeing their best scorer heading off the court early isn't the way the Eastern Conference champions wanted to kick off their first trip to the NBA Finals since 1999 against these same Spurs.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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At the same time, the tech giants and others in the industry are looking for ways to cut costs, including through layoffs.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The Eastern Pacific basin — stretching from the coast of Mexico westward to 140° West Latitude — has an official season from May 15 to November 30, beginning earlier than the Atlantic because waters warm more quickly, according to NOAA.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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George’s first three movies were all co-edited by Marcia, beginning with THX-1138 (1971).—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Now, age verification is coming for your computer, bringing the same privacy concerns with it.—
Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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The conflict and uncertainty surrounding it have continued to ripple through energy markets, with Exxon delivering a warning Thursday that oil inventories are on track to reach dangerously low levels in the coming weeks, forcing prices to spike and curbing demand.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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“Appearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearing. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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