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
In a voicemail unwittingly left on Thomas’ phone, a male and a female are heard talking while appearing to move something heavy.
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Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Scientists hail cancer breakthroughs Scientists are hailing promising breakthroughs in the fight against cancer, with one new therapy appearing to kill tumors without damaging healthy flesh.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Manish Chaudhari and Rajat Bedi also star, with the likes of Karan Johar, Ranveer Singh, Sara Ali Khan, SS Rajamouli, Badshah, Disha Patani also appearing.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Admitting fault builds more trust than appearing perfect.
—Lorraine K. Lee, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
Was there any talk of appearing on And Just Like That?
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Some might also detect a faint tail appearing as a bit of an elongation of the comet's coma, but hardly the kind of tail or appendage exhibited by other larger and brighter comets.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Accuracy in Media, a conservative organization, released a video appearing to show a Reading Schools counselor advising parents to not disclose their child's trans identity to circumvent state laws.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
With indigenous grapes back in the spotlight, clay jars are being dug again, and bottles are appearing on shelves from Paris to Los Angeles.
—Layne Randolph, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Scientists hail cancer breakthroughs Scientists are hailing promising breakthroughs in the fight against cancer, with one new therapy appearing to kill tumors without damaging healthy flesh.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Manish Chaudhari and Rajat Bedi also star, with the likes of Karan Johar, Ranveer Singh, Sara Ali Khan, SS Rajamouli, Badshah, Disha Patani also appearing.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
Admitting fault builds more trust than appearing perfect.
—Lorraine K. Lee, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
Was there any talk of appearing on And Just Like That?
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2025
Some might also detect a faint tail appearing as a bit of an elongation of the comet's coma, but hardly the kind of tail or appendage exhibited by other larger and brighter comets.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Accuracy in Media, a conservative organization, released a video appearing to show a Reading Schools counselor advising parents to not disclose their child's trans identity to circumvent state laws.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 29 Aug. 2025
With indigenous grapes back in the spotlight, clay jars are being dug again, and bottles are appearing on shelves from Paris to Los Angeles.
—Layne Randolph, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearing
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The semiconductor industry and the equipment that support that industry are showing robust continuous growth in most parts of the world supporting consumer, industrial and data center applications.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Investigators found notebooks filled with hate, violent thoughts and admiration for mass murderers, showing clear signs of deep mental instability.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Many of the workers typing away for long hours inside these compounds have, like Sara, been tricked into working there, typically after responding to Facebook ads for legitimate-seeming jobs overseas.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Even as liberal-seeming Amir invites Yusuf to join the Muslim Association, an informal organization of male Arab landowners, Yusuf’s father is killed in a night-time confrontation with the settlers.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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Because, immediately, journeyman Jones threw five passes on the first five plays to began attacking the NFL’s weakest starting cornerbacks — a situation too obvious for the club to have gone the entire offseason not doing enough to remedy.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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The season-starting installment showed the duo arriving in London only to find a single living person remaining in the form of Stephen Merchant’s Julian.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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The film opened in theaters on June 6 before arriving on digital streaming via premium video on demand on July 1.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The prince's car was seen arriving at Charles' Clarence House home.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Washington Examiner attended a press conference held by Taiwanese Foreign Minister Chia-lung Lin on Thursday, where the head diplomat expounded upon the lessons learned from observing the violence unfolding in Eastern Europe.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Season 3 finale of the sci-fi series delivers on that promise, unfolding with the solemn rhythm of a funeral dirge.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps the most curious detail about the Wall Street Journal’s report is that Paramount Skydance would be looking to buy all of WBD and not just one half of the business.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
12 Sep. 2025
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Anogeissus bark extract helps restore a youthful-looking bounce, while nutrient-rich algae help your skin barrier feel strong and supported.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Fed has indeed been too late in beginning to relax monetary policy, and the bank would have known it much earlier with better BLS leadership.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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That means beginning with real underwriting and analysis, not guesswork.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Ahead of Kirk's visit to Utah Valley University, some students started an online petition asking university administrators to stop him from coming.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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As women’s sports across the country get more attention, and the league looks to expand in the coming years, that engagement is even more valuable.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Appearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearing. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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