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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3
as in begins
to come into existence
the benefits of the exercise program should appear almost immediately
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4
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
Fighting appears to shift in Ukraine’s favor The correlation of forces in the war has shifted in recent months.
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Hanna Arhirova, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The La Jolla Recreation Center appears to have been saved from potential closure after San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria revised a budget proposal that last month included a scenario in which the 111-year-old building would be shuttered.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
And yet construction appears to be proceeding apace.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
Still, the agreement had left the door open for the Gossip Girl alum to seek damages and legal fees—though that option appears to be unavailable for the time being.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 13 May 2026
There is no reason to link what appears to be a stomach flu outbreak aboard a ship that departed Belfast and Liverpool to the hantavirus cluster aboard the luxury Hondius ship, which traveled between Argentina and the Canary Islands, the regional health authority said in a statement.
—Makini Brice, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Che’s post appears to reference some of the edgier jokes made by roast host Shane Gillis, Tony Hinchcliffe and others.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 May 2026
In a short teaser played at the upfront for the room only, which felt like an opening scene for Season 5, the Pogues are seen in custody and attending a hearing in what appears to be Croatia, judging by the flag and police uniforms shown.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 May 2026
At first, this appears to be a typical 1950s etiquette book for women, albeit one that seems extremely fixated on destroying the reader’s self-esteem.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Hanna Arhirova, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The La Jolla Recreation Center appears to have been saved from potential closure after San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria revised a budget proposal that last month included a scenario in which the 111-year-old building would be shuttered.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
And yet construction appears to be proceeding apace.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
Still, the agreement had left the door open for the Gossip Girl alum to seek damages and legal fees—though that option appears to be unavailable for the time being.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 13 May 2026
There is no reason to link what appears to be a stomach flu outbreak aboard a ship that departed Belfast and Liverpool to the hantavirus cluster aboard the luxury Hondius ship, which traveled between Argentina and the Canary Islands, the regional health authority said in a statement.
—Makini Brice, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Che’s post appears to reference some of the edgier jokes made by roast host Shane Gillis, Tony Hinchcliffe and others.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 May 2026
In a short teaser played at the upfront for the room only, which felt like an opening scene for Season 5, the Pogues are seen in custody and attending a hearing in what appears to be Croatia, judging by the flag and police uniforms shown.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 13 May 2026
At first, this appears to be a typical 1950s etiquette book for women, albeit one that seems extremely fixated on destroying the reader’s self-esteem.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appears
Verb
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According to the Wall Street Journal, new data shows the growth of xAI’s two-year old chatbot, Grok, has stagnated.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
14 May 2026
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Resident video shows aftermath Initial video released Sunday by a nearby resident showed officers running along the light‑rail tracks toward a person, and one officer kicking away what appears to be a gun from the individual on the ground.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Exactly how its effects will work through the economy is impossible to say, but serious disruption of one kind or another seems likely.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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In a sane world, Congress would put a stop to it and reassert its own power to regulate import duties; unfortunately, this particular GOP Congress seems content enough to be a lapdog watching Trump usurp them and damage the economy and our international standing.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
Verb
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What begins as self-expression could become real opportunity.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Now, the Clippers’ work begins with the clarity of a valuable short-term asset rather than a long-term asset.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Verb
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When a young and charismatic actor arrives to study under the fallen master, an intense triangle of manipulation, desire and performance begins to unfold.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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Set in 1858 and adapted by Virginia Feito from her own novel, Victorian Psycho stars Monroe as Winifred Notty, an idiosyncratic young woman who arrives at the wealthy Pounds family’s old gothic manor, claiming to be the house’s new governess.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Like the movie, the series begins as a deeply human story grounded in relationships that gradually unfolds into a large-scale, epic adventure.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Not every summer movie needs to be a mystery that unfolds hallway after hallway, with a creature hiding around every corner ready to pop out.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Verb
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In person, Magyar gives every indication of being magnanimous and down-to-earth, smiling easily, thanking everyone profusely, and treating his son with what looks like authentic affection, even when the cameras aren’t rolling.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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January 20 – February 18 Something clicks today, and suddenly the future looks much brighter.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Last month, Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick teamed up to share an emotional and historic win at the Zurich Classic before Alex recorded back-to-back top 10 finishes in his first two solo PGA Tour starts.—
Patrick Snell,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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When that structure exists, the organization stops reacting and starts operating strategically.—
Shivaas Gulati,
Sportico.com,
12 May 2026
Verb
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By evening, the Aries Moon stirs private ambition and a stronger inner conviction about what comes next.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The letter, sent Friday, comes amid a high-stakes legal battle currently playing out in an Oakland federal courtroom between onetime partners Altman and Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, who in 2015 co-founded the AI company best known for creating ChatGPT.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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