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
Her work in music was limited to occasionally singing at church and appearing on a 1987 album by San Francisco band, Zero.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, Ladd was amassing dozens of television credits, appearing on such series as The Detectives, Naked City, 77 Sunset Strip, Perry Mason, Hazel, The Fugitive, Ironside and Then Came Bronson.
—Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
The moon illusion gives sky gazers the best chance to observe the full supermoon appearing bigger and brighter than typical, according to Time and Date.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
And with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s contract appearing to be more of an obstacle, the Dolphins have to be careful with their contracts in the immediate future.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
This leads to the moon appearing slightly larger and brighter than a typical full moon.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Williams was remanded in custody after appearing in court on Monday.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
In short, you probably won’t be jailed for wearing a hoodie, but appearing on camera in something inappropriate or revealing can carry real legal consequences.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
One of the nuns was allegedly killed by a demon appearing as a nun, and the other died by suicide to avoid being possessed by the evil force.
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, Ladd was amassing dozens of television credits, appearing on such series as The Detectives, Naked City, 77 Sunset Strip, Perry Mason, Hazel, The Fugitive, Ironside and Then Came Bronson.
—Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
The moon illusion gives sky gazers the best chance to observe the full supermoon appearing bigger and brighter than typical, according to Time and Date.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
And with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s contract appearing to be more of an obstacle, the Dolphins have to be careful with their contracts in the immediate future.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
This leads to the moon appearing slightly larger and brighter than a typical full moon.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Williams was remanded in custody after appearing in court on Monday.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
In short, you probably won’t be jailed for wearing a hoodie, but appearing on camera in something inappropriate or revealing can carry real legal consequences.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
One of the nuns was allegedly killed by a demon appearing as a nun, and the other died by suicide to avoid being possessed by the evil force.
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearing
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The end result promptly went viral on TikTok, with thousands of people commenting on videos showing the cast’s bows on Saturday at the Savoy Theatre in London.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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The user shared another clip in the thread that followed, showing the G1 breaking into a room like a burglar, shattering a glass door.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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This is about the message sent, with nobody on defense seeming to care as much as those on the offense victimized by the failures.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Silicon Valley giants announce huge AI spending sprees Silicon Valley giants announced huge AI spending sprees, drawing divergent market reactions — while seeming to ease fears of a major market correction.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even parents who don’t trail physically are finding new ways to insert themselves into the college experience—starting with dorm rooms, as The Atlantic has reported.—
Russell Shaw,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
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With Rico Dowdle starting at running back for the first time since Week 6, Carolina’s offense was able to move the ball effectively on the ground, even with a makeshift offensive line missing multiple starters.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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White South Africans, whose roots can be traced to settlers arriving under Dutch and British colonial rule, dominated the country through a system of racial segregation known as apartheid from 1948 until its abolishment in the early 1990s.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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And yes, all of the women — including Bronwyn, who’s arriving late but will still be attending despite all of the rumors and headlines about her old legal woes.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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But for most Palestinians, de-facto annexation is already unfolding daily.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Drama is unfolding behind the scenes of Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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The British company Lumie, which specializes in modern-looking light-therapy lamps, recently launched the Lumie Dash ($225), a compact, ten-thousand-lux model that comes in friendly colors like terra-cotta and pistachio.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
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In the meantime, the day-to-day work is on us—looking at our money honestly, making strategic moves, and refusing to let an unfair system keep us from building something better for ourselves and the next generation.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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But while the plants are generating increasingly widespread enthusiasm, dark events are beginning to overshadow the news.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Some Americans are beginning to see this month's SNAP food benefits restored.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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Butler had been allowed supervised visitation every Saturday and, according to court records, was expected to gain unsupervised visitation rights in the coming weeks.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The two companies, which share similar brand- and consumer-focused philosophies, are increasingly coming into direct competition as Ralph Lauren builds in handbags, Coach’s bread-and-butter business.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Appearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearing. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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