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
That appears to be what gave Weiser the edge to defeat Bennet in what started as an uphill battle due largely to name recognition.
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Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
McKinney’s name appears on the Tablets of the Missing at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines, one of 36,286 service members who were lost or never recovered during the war in the Pacific.
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Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
Mann’s bag appears to be from Chanel, and looks a lot like this $10k pick in particular.
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Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
If pushback appears, choose warmth over drama and keep your pace steady, because patience helps bold ideas land with lasting impact.
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Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
Although the scientific understanding remains uncertain, this issue still appears in national threat assessments.
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Mark Minevich,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Everyday life appears laid-back.
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Daniel Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Bringing new teenage characters into the Factory, with Kit Connor already announced as lead voice cast, the film appears to be a fast-paced, thrilling and colorful adventure for young audiences, and got enthusiastic feedback from Annecy’s crowds.
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Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Though the apartment now appears clean, sleek, and sensual, its final design wasn’t a foregone conclusion during the decision-making process.
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Anna-Lena Reith,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
McKinney’s name appears on the Tablets of the Missing at the Manila American Cemetery in the Philippines, one of 36,286 service members who were lost or never recovered during the war in the Pacific.
—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
Mann’s bag appears to be from Chanel, and looks a lot like this $10k pick in particular.
—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
If pushback appears, choose warmth over drama and keep your pace steady, because patience helps bold ideas land with lasting impact.
—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2026
Although the scientific understanding remains uncertain, this issue still appears in national threat assessments.
—
Mark Minevich,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Everyday life appears laid-back.
—
Daniel Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Bringing new teenage characters into the Factory, with Kit Connor already announced as lead voice cast, the film appears to be a fast-paced, thrilling and colorful adventure for young audiences, and got enthusiastic feedback from Annecy’s crowds.
—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Though the apartment now appears clean, sleek, and sensual, its final design wasn’t a foregone conclusion during the decision-making process.
—
Anna-Lena Reith,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appears
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Gallup research shows that managers account for at least 70% of the variance in team engagement across organizations.
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An Atlanta Journal-Constitution analysis shows the executive spent roughly three-quarters of that — more than $83 million — on television and cable advertising.
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More than anything, at least so far, Stearns seems more comfortable with spread sheets than ballplayers.
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But, for now, and with this book, Vance seems to be keeping the door open to a rapprochement with Leo—say, a personal encounter at the Vatican that would provide a vivid photo op.
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November 2010 – Construction begins on project to update the pool, prone to leaking, holding stagnant water and taking nearly 20 to 30 million gallons of city water a year to refill.
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Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.
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Proponents of the authorization note that the $155 million investment arrives four years after a severe drought in the Sacramento Valley in 2022 had cost local communities hundreds of millions of dollars and roughly 1,500 jobs.
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Every detail is intentional and meant to feel personal from the moment a guest arrives—a philosophy that extends to the neighboring winery as well.
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As the funeral unfolds, however, the village’s dark secrets slowly emerge.
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With valuations and expectations running high, there’s bound to be some volatility as the AI economy unfolds.
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There’s no denying that Lola Tung has impeccable style—I’m constantly referencing her fierce street style looks—so copying her accessory of choice feels like a safe move.
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Sugar is at the forensic lab with the corpse of a man who looks an awful lot like Ji Moon but isn’t Ji Moon (courtesy of Shea Whigham as Tom Flybjerg).
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The conservative assault on child health starts with the anti-vaccine campaign and proceeds to cutbacks in nutrition assistance and narrowed access to healthcare.
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Porro starts at right back, with Marcos Llorente dropping to the bench.
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The only exception to this rule, CMS notes, comes when referring to the Earth in relation to other celestial bodies.
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The goal comes amid a tough week for Messi and his family.
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“Appears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appears. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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