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 video ends as the driver retrieves what appears to be a firearm from the street, before both men climb back onto the scooter and ride off-screen.
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Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
The president's decision to address the nation comes as public support for the conflict appears limited.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Phelps has emerged as the leading force among the linebacker group and appears to be the only lock as a 2026 starter.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026
The state allowed New Era to renew its license, settling for what appears to be $14,000 in fines.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Currently, Destiny appears to be working and modeling in the fashion industry, and posts on Instagram about her church and Christian beliefs.
—Currie Engel, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Meaning the consensus appears to be that Duke (233 points) is the best job in the sport, followed by a fairly even split between the three other blue bloods.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Sweden appears to have done the impossible.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
As the Steelers continue through the offseason, a new team appears to be entering the mix to land the veteran quarterback.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
The president's decision to address the nation comes as public support for the conflict appears limited.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Phelps has emerged as the leading force among the linebacker group and appears to be the only lock as a 2026 starter.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026
The state allowed New Era to renew its license, settling for what appears to be $14,000 in fines.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
Currently, Destiny appears to be working and modeling in the fashion industry, and posts on Instagram about her church and Christian beliefs.
—Currie Engel, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Meaning the consensus appears to be that Duke (233 points) is the best job in the sport, followed by a fairly even split between the three other blue bloods.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Sweden appears to have done the impossible.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
As the Steelers continue through the offseason, a new team appears to be entering the mix to land the veteran quarterback.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appears
Verb
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The video shows Woods being handcuffed after failing a sobriety test.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Scientific evidence shows that kratom carries real risks that are often downplayed or misunderstood.—
Andrew Kolodny,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Service, on my visits, was a bit spacey, but it’s been tightening up; the tone of the place seems to be in progress, too, oscillating between that of a neighborhood joint, an amorous date-night nook, and a sceney hot spot.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Everything seems possible after a nervy 136-134 overtime victory over San Antonio at rowdy Ball Arena.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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The capital murder trial of Tanner Horner, the FedEx driver charged with kidnapping and killing 7-year-old North Texas girl Athena Strand in 2022, begins Tuesday morning in Fort Worth.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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The revival begins with Malcolm, played by Frankie Muniz, attending Hal and Lois’s 40th wedding anniversary party, according to Hulu.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Former Sony Pictures Television International exec Maria Fleischer joins as Executive Producer, while Charlie Silver arrives from House Productions to take up the role of Development Producer.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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As the final fallouts arrives, viewers will need to turn elsewhere for answers.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Early conversations about money, time, or care may feel stretchy, but clarity softens bumps as the day unfolds.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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When the pair walk into his old stomping grounds for a drink, a story of old flames unfolds in between shots of a solo Langley singing the song while two-stepping couples dance around her.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Most of his clan had inherited the freckled, rabbity Kennedy looks.—
Jeffrey Eugenides,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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To Hoffius, Dick Monfort’s world looks just the same.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Decanting a status soap into a rock crystal dispenser, like the Aria from Waterworks, starts a conversation.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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The answer starts right at your front door.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Each board comes with spread containers, bowls and a cheese knife.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The funding debate comes just months after Lexington neighbors voted to approve $660 million for a new high school.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Appears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appears. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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