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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as in starting
to come into existence
the benefits of the exercise program should appear almost immediately
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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
Images appearing to show blue paint peeling from the floor of the pool were surfacing by June 18.
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Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
While appearing at the Supergirl world premiere in New York City on Monday, June 22, the Superman actor, 32, could be seen protecting his costar, Milly Alcock, from a handsy photographer on the red carpet.
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Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Matching sets have firmly established themselves as the modern alternative to traditional suiting, appearing in everything from shirts and overshirts to bombers paired with coordinated trousers or shorts.
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Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
According to the witness, a helicopter arrived roughly one hour after the incident appearing to search the area, followed by rescue hikers arriving with equipment.
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Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Most recently, Bacon exec produced and starred in the Blumhouse action horror series The Bondsman, also appearing in Netflix’s limited series Sirens.
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Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
The run begins September 15 and lasts through October 21, with Nourished by Time, Lexa Gates, and Q appearing at various stops as openers.
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Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
23 June 2026
Another example comes from a woman who noticed unusual red spots appearing on her legs.
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Igor Trunov,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
First appearing at the end of Gilmore Girls' first season, David Sutcliffe plays Christopher Hayden, Lorelai's high school boyfriend and Rory's father.
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Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
While appearing at the Supergirl world premiere in New York City on Monday, June 22, the Superman actor, 32, could be seen protecting his costar, Milly Alcock, from a handsy photographer on the red carpet.
—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Matching sets have firmly established themselves as the modern alternative to traditional suiting, appearing in everything from shirts and overshirts to bombers paired with coordinated trousers or shorts.
—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
According to the witness, a helicopter arrived roughly one hour after the incident appearing to search the area, followed by rescue hikers arriving with equipment.
—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Most recently, Bacon exec produced and starred in the Blumhouse action horror series The Bondsman, also appearing in Netflix’s limited series Sirens.
—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
The run begins September 15 and lasts through October 21, with Nourished by Time, Lexa Gates, and Q appearing at various stops as openers.
—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
23 June 2026
Another example comes from a woman who noticed unusual red spots appearing on her legs.
—
Igor Trunov,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
First appearing at the end of Gilmore Girls' first season, David Sutcliffe plays Christopher Hayden, Lorelai's high school boyfriend and Rory's father.
—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearing
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Still, visitors to Bryce have posted videos on social media showing the giant plume in the distance.
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Fox News Digital previously reported on 911 call audio and police reports obtained through a public records request showing the suspect was released to his father after the alleged hit-and-run.
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The streets around City Hall had become a maze of barricades, checkpoints and police lines, with each turn seeming to produce a new instruction.
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Midway through the premiere, the season’s seeming thesis statement is delivered by Criston Cole (Fabien Frankel), perhaps the series’ most malleably moral character.
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Now, Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton present a stark choice to voters in the race to be the next governor at a moment when public support for the state’s generous safety net is starting to fray.
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In the last 20 minutes before kick, droves of fans have made their way into the stadium and the energy is starting to pick up.
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As for the ongoing New Delhi protest, a steady stream of volunteers keeps the camp running, arriving daily with food, drinking water and other essentials.
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Gross said the bullet went through his shoulder within seconds of arriving at the ICE facility late that July 4th night.
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But there will be some new additions to the tone and thrust of the story, as Tranter shared that much of it will be focused on what is unfolding post-wedding for Mary and her husband, Tom Hayward, played by Dónal Finn.
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The key change is operational as companies are moving from recording transactions and reporting results to identifying issues earlier, coordinating decisions and taking action while operations are still unfolding.
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Keeping your hair looking and feeling shiny can be challenging, but not with this hair kit.
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Investigators are looking into the shooting, and police said the identity of the victim is being withheld until next of kin is notified.
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Rawlins says residents are beginning to understand just how important these mitigation efforts are.
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Humphrey said his older son, Sean Humphrey, struggled with opioid addiction beginning in his early teenage years.
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With how rapidly healthcare organizations are relying on AI applications, data federation and new tools that are being intricately weaved through core data streams, the number of cybersecurity incidents is sure to increase in the coming decade.
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Bauhs has plans to hit 10 new stadiums in the coming college football stadium, which would put him at 135 out of 138.
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