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
After the votes had been cast, Machado’s supporters produced electoral tallies appearing to show that González had won with a sweeping majority, but Venezuela’s official electoral tribunal, without producing any proof, declared Maduro the winner.
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Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Since Google owns Waze, many Waze-style real-time alerts have now begun appearing directly inside Google Maps.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Norton said in 2022 that Weinstein emailed him personally and was very insistent about appearing.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
The show—based in an LA studio with some contributors appearing remotely—will also be available for free in the NBA app across devices.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2025
For many years, Keaton was Allen’s artistic muse, appearing in several of his films, including her titular, Oscar-winning turn in Annie Hall.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
Like many of Nike’s Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble styles, this pair arrived with little announcement or fanfare, quietly appearing on the brand’s website.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
The couple has largely kept their relationship and family life out of the spotlight, rarely appearing together on red carpets or on social media.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Tibbetts looked confused by the ejection and didn’t leave the court immediately, appearing to ask another official, Tim Greene, what happened.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Since Google owns Waze, many Waze-style real-time alerts have now begun appearing directly inside Google Maps.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Norton said in 2022 that Weinstein emailed him personally and was very insistent about appearing.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
The show—based in an LA studio with some contributors appearing remotely—will also be available for free in the NBA app across devices.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2025
For many years, Keaton was Allen’s artistic muse, appearing in several of his films, including her titular, Oscar-winning turn in Annie Hall.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
Like many of Nike’s Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble styles, this pair arrived with little announcement or fanfare, quietly appearing on the brand’s website.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
The couple has largely kept their relationship and family life out of the spotlight, rarely appearing together on red carpets or on social media.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Tibbetts looked confused by the ejection and didn’t leave the court immediately, appearing to ask another official, Tim Greene, what happened.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearing
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The Shaderoom shared a video of Huston showing wounds on his face and confirming that Papoose hit him, by his account.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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In Tel Aviv, large crowds gathered in Hostage Square – the site of protest campaigns calling for the return of hostages over the past two years – to celebrate and watch large screens showing the progress of those being released.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
13 Oct. 2025
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Medvedev said on Telegram, in comments translated by Reuters, seeming to hint that Moscow’s response would be a nuclear one.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Lee Roberts, North Carolina's chancellor, was present for the news conference, seeming to signal the Tar Heels are committed to Belichick's program.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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But institutional gravity is already starting to pull the two organizations together.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The consequences are starting to take hold right now.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Oct. 2025
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Later that early early New Year’s morning, Rinderknecht drove away from the area as LAFD started arriving on the scene, making a gesture to assist the firefighters, the complaint says.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
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Shortages were reported at control towers near Washington, DC, and Denver, facilities that control planes arriving or departing at Newark and Orlando, along with parts of centers that control airspace based in New Mexico and California.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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There are no helping hands when the entire movie may or may not be unfolding inside someone’s head.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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And on July 4, 1777, with the war unfolding not far away, the Congress gathered there for a meal to celebrate the United States’ first birthday.—
Victoria Flexner,
The Atlantic,
9 Oct. 2025
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As Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports pointed out, Belichick was busy hitting the recruiting trail during North Carolina's bye week, suggesting the head coach is still looking for talent to help the Tar Heels beyond this season.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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For those looking to get ahead, the best career training might not come from a classroom or a corporate internship, but from a low-wage job in the service industry, says Jeetu Patel, now chief product officer at Cisco.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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His dad raced, and Vinson followed in his father’s footsteps beginning at age 14 before eventually stopping to focus on his career as an educator, first as a teacher and coach, then eventually an administrator, principal and now a superintendent.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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And down in Best Supporting Actress, this is good news for everyone, but especially Teyana Taylor, who owns the beginning of One Battle and was beginning to seem crowded out by her co-star’s praise.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The novel is about a band coming of age in a town that has a ban on rock ‘n’ roll.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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There are two chances of rain in the forecast, the first opportunity coming overnight Thursday into Friday morning, according to the weather service.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Appearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearing. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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