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
Houston Astros ace Framber Valdez appears destined for free agency as contract talks are reportedly completely silent.
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Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
But defense analysts note that the design appears ready for wider adoption once trials conclude.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
By day, the algae bloom appears as a bright pinkish-orange cloud, said Pensak, a marine ecologist and a coordinator at Earthcare St Kilda, a local environmental group.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Tahiti Nui appears exceedingly remote on a map.
—Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Occasionally Coppola appears onscreen but mostly stays off camera and is heard asking questions.
—Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Americans live shorter lives than their European equivalents, McClatchy News reported in April, but the trend of stagnant life expectancy appears to be afflicting European nations the same, according to the study.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Baumbach cowrote Jay Kelly with actress Emily Mortimer, who also appears in the movie alongside Baumbach's wife Greta Gerwig plus Billy Crudup, Grace Edwards, Stacy Keach, Riley Keough, Isla Fisher and Patrick Wilson.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The extremely hot plasma emission is one that only appears as planets form and grow by sucking up hydrogen from their surroundings, Close said.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
But defense analysts note that the design appears ready for wider adoption once trials conclude.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
By day, the algae bloom appears as a bright pinkish-orange cloud, said Pensak, a marine ecologist and a coordinator at Earthcare St Kilda, a local environmental group.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Tahiti Nui appears exceedingly remote on a map.
—Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Occasionally Coppola appears onscreen but mostly stays off camera and is heard asking questions.
—Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025
Americans live shorter lives than their European equivalents, McClatchy News reported in April, but the trend of stagnant life expectancy appears to be afflicting European nations the same, according to the study.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Baumbach cowrote Jay Kelly with actress Emily Mortimer, who also appears in the movie alongside Baumbach's wife Greta Gerwig plus Billy Crudup, Grace Edwards, Stacy Keach, Riley Keough, Isla Fisher and Patrick Wilson.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The extremely hot plasma emission is one that only appears as planets form and grow by sucking up hydrogen from their surroundings, Close said.
—Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appears
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Thanks to amazing performances, wild fashion choices, and unexpected moments, the MTV Video Music Awards is typically one of the buzzier awards shows — and this year was no exception.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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This forecast cone from the National Hurricane Center shows only the probable path of the center of a storm.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Charter schools are now over thirty years old, not shiny or new, and the kind of explosive growth seen in that industry twenty years ago seems to have cooled.—
Peter Greene,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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While Zoë Kravitz seems to be taking fashion cues from her dad, maybe Lenny has something to learn from her, too.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
26 Aug. 2025
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The practice week begins in earnest on Wednesday.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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When the sun begins to dip, head over to the Catalina Casino.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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When summer arrives in Phoenix, city officials respond to the needs of an urban population coping with rising temperatures.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Even though the weather is much more tolerable than in the hot summer months, once that fall feeling arrives, the end of mowing the grass for the year is in sight.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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Bagsmart Hanging Toiletry Bag This bag from Bagsmart unfolds into a hangable, easy-to-access travel organizer big enough to hold all of your makeup and toiletries.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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The story unfolds in Agra during the 1990s, weaving together romantic elements with comedic beats and supernatural scares.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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According to this information, the battery on the iPhone 17 Pro looks to be an impressive upgrade.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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The departure of so many high earners will also have helped reduce the wage bill, but City’s two-part rebuild looks to have been more or less completed, barring one or two additions if injuries strike.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If this is an organization that is trying to be taken more seriously, then accountability starts with the front office itself — not with a player saying what everyone around the league is already thinking.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Hydroplaning is when a vehicle starts uncontrollably sliding on wet roads.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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Of course, with a luxury experience also comes a luxurious price tag and the cost of tickets won’t be the kind of budget fares people most associate with bus travel.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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The singer’s recent hometown show comes weeks after her now ex-boyfriend, The Kid LAROI, seemingly confirmed their split.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Appears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appears. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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