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
For now, the feature appears limited to Chrome’s Gemini side panel.
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Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 15 Apr. 2026
His company appears to have an energy field in distress that has major impact around the world.
—James Powel, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The series appears to be attracting attention on streaming as well.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
Early springtime is often considered a good time for tree pruning, just before new growth appears, but spring weather can make this challenging when there's temperature fluctuations and unexpected rain showers.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
The spring home-buying season, when inventory and buyer demand typically surge, appears to be off to a slow start in metro Atlanta, experts say.
—Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 15 Apr. 2026
John Goodman also appears in the Digger CinemaCon preview as the president of the United States.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
In an April 3 post, McCann is seen proposing to Robinson as a lion walks away during what appears to be a safari.
—George Solis, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026
The event appears to be an isolated incident, Gray said.
—CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 15 Apr. 2026
His company appears to have an energy field in distress that has major impact around the world.
—James Powel, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The series appears to be attracting attention on streaming as well.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
Early springtime is often considered a good time for tree pruning, just before new growth appears, but spring weather can make this challenging when there's temperature fluctuations and unexpected rain showers.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 15 Apr. 2026
The spring home-buying season, when inventory and buyer demand typically surge, appears to be off to a slow start in metro Atlanta, experts say.
—Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 15 Apr. 2026
John Goodman also appears in the Digger CinemaCon preview as the president of the United States.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
In an April 3 post, McCann is seen proposing to Robinson as a lion walks away during what appears to be a safari.
—George Solis, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026
The event appears to be an isolated incident, Gray said.
—CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appears
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Surveillance video still haunts investigators April 18, 2016, surveillance video shows a person in tactical gear walking through Creekside Church in Midlothian.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The exhibition shows how, on rare occasions, the royal wardrobe was used to express something beyond respect for another nation.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Until now, there seems to be no way to answer this question.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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Zoschak said the stereotypical TCC member was a younger teenage girl, just like Audree, though there were many other people and the gender balance seems to be roughly 50-50.—
Meena Duerson,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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In corporate news, luxury conglomerate and industry bellwether LVMH reported quarterly sales that missed expectations on Monday as the sector begins to decipher the fallout from the war in the Middle East and its impact on stocks.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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As co-founder of Jason Hyde Jewelry, Deborah Singer explained, people are often surprised to learn that each piece begins as plastic pulled from the ocean, transformed through upcycling.—
Najahe Sherman,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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As another Tax Day arrives, the average refund this year is $3,462, up 11%, or around $350, from 2025, according to IRS data.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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In the influencer era, the celebrity memoir arrives almost simultaneously with the scandal itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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Atrium Health Training Facility will not only be the site where Panthers practice unfolds but also where organized team activities (OTAs) and training camp take place.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
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Without giving away how the story unfolds, the Chairwoman feels like one of the more honest representations of the uber-wealthy (in a TV world oversaturated with examples), and her husband proves surprisingly effective in connecting the three male leads’ broader arc.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Despite being a newbie in the NBA and everything that comes along with it, the Charlotte Hornets’ rising rookie looks as composed as a veteran at times.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2026
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The coverage of showers and storms looks hit-or-miss.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Boston will face either the Philadelphia 76ers or Orlando Magic in a best-of-seven series that starts Sunday afternoon at TD Garden.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Vatican says fighting corruption in the mineral-rich country and insisting on the correct uses of political authority are expected to be themes of Leo’s visit, which starts Wednesday with his arrival in Yaounde, the capital.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The decrease in approvals for citizenship comes amid fluctuations in those applying to naturalize.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2026
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Failure to do so comes with a fine of up to $32.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Appears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appears. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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