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
Videos appearing to show rows of body bags of those killed in Iran have emerged as anti-regime protests across the Islamic Republic stretch into a third week.
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Holly Williams, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
But as far back as 2024, signs began appearing that the furious pace of construction and the upward spiral of rents wouldn’t continue.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
Lawrence spoke of her family life while appearing on the Smartless podcast hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Video that has circulated on social media shows some in the remaining crowd appearing to throw traffic cones toward Homeland Security officers standing outside the building.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Jens-Frederik Nielsen made the remark while appearing alongside Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen during a joint press conference in Copenhagen, according to Reuters.
—Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Eventually, the Afflecks gave in when maggots started appearing in the apartment.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
That included winning three of the last six Super Bowls while appearing in five of them, while also reaching the AFC Championship Game for seven consecutive seasons.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Wright has played at least one game with eight teams since making his NFL debut by appearing in three outings with Pittsburgh in 2020.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
Holly Williams, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026
But as far back as 2024, signs began appearing that the furious pace of construction and the upward spiral of rents wouldn’t continue.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 13 Jan. 2026
Lawrence spoke of her family life while appearing on the Smartless podcast hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Video that has circulated on social media shows some in the remaining crowd appearing to throw traffic cones toward Homeland Security officers standing outside the building.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Jens-Frederik Nielsen made the remark while appearing alongside Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen during a joint press conference in Copenhagen, according to Reuters.
—Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Eventually, the Afflecks gave in when maggots started appearing in the apartment.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
That included winning three of the last six Super Bowls while appearing in five of them, while also reaching the AFC Championship Game for seven consecutive seasons.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Wright has played at least one game with eight teams since making his NFL debut by appearing in three outings with Pittsburgh in 2020.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearing
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Flender's post featured a television screen showing Kate Hudson announcing Chalamet's victory during the awards show.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Goodfellas is showing a promo-reel for the feature which is currently in post-production and aiming for a late spring-early summer festival debut.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2026
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The seeming authenticity of that formula perfectly serves the social-media narrative that the truth can come only from streamers and YouTubers.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2026
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And who can forget the seeming constant predictions that another recession was just around the corner?—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
6 Jan. 2026
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Here are the 100 best luggage deals to shop right now, starting at $10.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Keep scrolling for more worthwhile finds that are bound to win her seal of approval, starting at just $9.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2026
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Since arriving in the city in large numbers, ICE has arrested 2,400 people to date, including murderers and child rapists, Homan said.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Jan. 2026
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Before arriving to the Coliseum, the soccer team bounced from Laney College to Cal State East Bay in Hayward.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
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There was minimal discussion of what was unfolding, letting the footage speak for itself.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Observers typically sit in the back of the courtroom notebook and pen in hand, documenting how the hearing is unfolding and how the individual is treated during the proceeding.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Prettygarden Oversized Lantern-Sleeve Cardigan This supremely fuzzy oversized cardigan features outfit-elevating lantern sleeves and cool-looking reverse seams that run along the shoulders and arms.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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Zheng is looking forward to collaborating with more entrepreneurs like her, to continue investing in women's healthcare in the Bay Area.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Paramount+ Essential subscribers will be able to stream the show beginning Monday.—
Jordan Freiman,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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After beginning as an unpaid intern with the Cleveland Cavaliers and landing a position as an assistant with Cleveland’s G League affiliate in Canton, Ohio, Skeeter’s career path also took him through Atlanta just like Lee.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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The city of Southfield also made plans, but the Southfield Wildlife Commission, which made the recommendation for a deer cull in 2024, has yet to respond to CBS News Detroit's inquiry about its schedule and details for the coming year.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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My issue coming into this year was whether KU had enough scoring outside of Peterson.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Appearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearing. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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