1
as in shows
to come into view
a police car appeared just as I ran a red light
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2
as in seems
to give the impression of being
it appears that he doesn't hear you
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as in begins
to come into existence
the benefits of the exercise program should appear almost immediately
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as in arrives
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 appears
The European Commission appears to have some sympathy with this view, and is currently conducting an investigation into Chinese wind turbine pricing.
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Andrew Saunders, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
The study appears in Cell Reports.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
SpaceX’s luck appears to be turning, as the company notched a second straight successful test flight of the Starship launch system — the most powerful rocket ever constructed — on Monday evening.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
When Kelce started dating pop star and his now-fiancée, Taylor Swift, in 2023, Nicole notably came under scrutiny for seemingly unfollowing one of Kelce’s teammates on Instagram and recently for making a sly response to a new Swift track that appears to reference her previous romance with Kelce.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
What Happens Next Neither side appears willing to back down.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
This has been a big marketing year for Martin, who appears alongside Paltrow in GapStudio’s fall 2025, Collection 03 campaign.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
More than halfway through the song’s video, Teasdale appears behind a plastic screen, pulling off the massive wig to reveal her face — and a body covered in what looks like blood.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
The image model appears across various elements of the app, including AI Mode for Search, Google Lens, and Circle to Search.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Andrew Saunders, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
The study appears in Cell Reports.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
SpaceX’s luck appears to be turning, as the company notched a second straight successful test flight of the Starship launch system — the most powerful rocket ever constructed — on Monday evening.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
When Kelce started dating pop star and his now-fiancée, Taylor Swift, in 2023, Nicole notably came under scrutiny for seemingly unfollowing one of Kelce’s teammates on Instagram and recently for making a sly response to a new Swift track that appears to reference her previous romance with Kelce.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
What Happens Next Neither side appears willing to back down.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
This has been a big marketing year for Martin, who appears alongside Paltrow in GapStudio’s fall 2025, Collection 03 campaign.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
More than halfway through the song’s video, Teasdale appears behind a plastic screen, pulling off the massive wig to reveal her face — and a body covered in what looks like blood.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
The image model appears across various elements of the app, including AI Mode for Search, Google Lens, and Circle to Search.
—Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appears
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However, some research shows the divide may not be simply between rich and poor — but rather, that the benefits from these cards go to those with high credit scores at the expense of those with low credit scores.—
Gordon Ebanks,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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That matchup alone shows his significance to the contest.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Over the last two decades of accelerating digital politics, commentators are constantly pausing to observe that one party seems to have gained a permanent edge.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Pantheon Macroeconomics’ Samuel Tombs and Oliver Allen suggested that some investors think the Fed might cut by 50 basis points in December—although that seems unlikely.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Orionid meteor shower peak begins tonight, welcoming a spectacular natural light show that could see a flurry of shooting stars spawned by Halley's Comet brighten the dark, moonless sky.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Both were called up to the national team for the upcoming window, which begins next week.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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The child arrives as eleventh in the line of succession to the Monegasque throne and makes Princess Caroline, 68, a grandmother for another time.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Available in a set of three bottles for $90, this Sauvignon Blanc arrives as a vibrant addition to As Ever’s growing collection.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
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From either direction, the canyon unfolds mile by mile, an unexpected desert Eden where fall lingers long after it’s faded elsewhere and silence fills the space crowds never reach.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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The majority of the action, however, unfolds in a claustrophobic one-shot inside a tent, with our heroes quaking at the whoops and cries surrounding them.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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As Avenged Sevenfold looks forward, Shadows is experiencing his own kind of liberation as an independent artist.—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
19 Oct. 2025
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The chic, minimalist bow print gives it a preppy twist that looks great on long plane rides, road trips, and everywhere in between.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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That could drag down lenders that are most susceptible if the economy really starts to take a turn for the worse.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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The track starts with a pulsating Simmons bass riff, setting the tone for one of Kiss' funkier guitar grooves.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Shrine, an oasis of faith in the heart of downtown, has a women’s clinic that helps with all that comes with addiction and human trafficking.—
Joe Dwinell,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Lomo saltado, a uniquely Peruvian steak stir-fry, which traditionally comes with French fries, is plated with the fries hidden beneath tender meat and onions, soaking up all the flavorful drippings and making an accompanying portion of fluffy white rice seem nearly unnecessary.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
19 Oct. 2025
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