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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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
One such winner is Steve Kovacs, who took first place in the Blackwater category, as well as the coveted best-in-show prize, for his whimsical image of a monkfish in Japan appearing to yawn.
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Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Yankovic was previously a regular at Starlight, appearing there seven times between 2000 and 2025.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
In addition to appearing before the committee, Lyons was ordered by a federal judge in Minnesota to appear in court on Friday for a hearing on the detention of Juan Tobay Robles.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
The two quickly found chemistry and began appearing on numerous records.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
Black ice forms when melted ice or snow refreezes in thin layers, typically appearing as a wet spot on a road, according to NCDOT.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026
In the past several years, the ceremony has been split into two parts, with the first airing largely creative team awards and appearing only on the streaming service.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
Similar wishes were sent to Butt, 51, with David sharing a snap of himself appearing to laugh at a shirtless Butt on the field.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Romeo Beckham has also taken a page from his mother's fashion book, appearing as a runway model during London Fashion Week in September.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Yankovic was previously a regular at Starlight, appearing there seven times between 2000 and 2025.
—Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2026
In addition to appearing before the committee, Lyons was ordered by a federal judge in Minnesota to appear in court on Friday for a hearing on the detention of Juan Tobay Robles.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
The two quickly found chemistry and began appearing on numerous records.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
Black ice forms when melted ice or snow refreezes in thin layers, typically appearing as a wet spot on a road, according to NCDOT.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026
In the past several years, the ceremony has been split into two parts, with the first airing largely creative team awards and appearing only on the streaming service.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
Similar wishes were sent to Butt, 51, with David sharing a snap of himself appearing to laugh at a shirtless Butt on the field.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Romeo Beckham has also taken a page from his mother's fashion book, appearing as a runway model during London Fashion Week in September.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearing
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Among the documents released Friday were emails dated from 2012 to 2013, showing Musk's name but with his email address redacted.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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Multiple videos that emerged of the shooting contradicted that claim, showing the intensive care nurse had only his mobile phone in his hand as officers tackled him to the ground, with one removing a handgun from the back of Pretti’s pants as another officer began firing shots into his back.—
Michael Biesecker,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The View From Los Angeles A year removed from the LA wildfires, many California media watchers have been frustrated by the lack of scrutiny of top leaders, and seeming lack of political accountability for the disaster.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Newsom shakes his head, seeming more mournful than angry.—
Maya Singer,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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Kyiv, which has grappled with severe power shortages this winter, is forecast to enter a brutally cold stretch starting Friday that is expected to last into next week.—
AAMER MADHANI AND SUSIE BLANN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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And that leader was starting running back Chuba Hubbard, who carried a simple message.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2026
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Examples should be arriving in showrooms soon.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Mississippi National Guard said citizen-soldiers equipped with wreckers began arriving before dawn to help clear I-55 and I-22.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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Much of the excitement is unfolding along the Nile.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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However, a new CNBC poll shows some CEOs and executives have kept quiet about the events unfolding in Minneapolis, reflecting that many leaders across the country are still considering the situation — and the risks of making public comments.—
Sharon Epperson,Stephanie Dhue,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
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The only black eye on the report was a loss in Reality Labs, but given management’s recent efforts to reduce spending in the division, investors are looking past it.—
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CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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The simple-looking 'speedometer' is actually a touchscreen that can show GPS and a variety of displays for speed, RPM, fuel, music, and more.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In their prior five SEC losses, opponents largely controlled the game from beginning to end.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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An intense arctic cold front will move through South Florida beginning Saturday morning and move into the Florida Straits by Saturday night.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Erika defends Dorit while also coming for Amanda, saying that Amanda has told them a lot about her business and her accolades but hasn’t shared anything more personal.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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Vance recently said that ICE agents could begin going door to door in the coming months, exacerbating fears.—
Edwidge Danticat,
New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Appearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearing. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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