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
Florida, however, appears committed to the trades.
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Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
One of the vehicles – a cargo truck bearing the dairy factory’s logo – appears to be completely torched, with a thick cloud of black smoke rising from it.
—Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
MacDonald appears to have purple and black eyelids in a booking photo.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated November 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025
Venting appears in heat-prone zones to help skin stay comfortable during chores or short walks.
—Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Although the government appears to be moving to reopen in the coming days, airport disruptions, flight cancellations and economic losses won’t go away all at once.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
However, this collaboration carries extra resonance because one of KATSEYE’s six members is an avid gamer who appears to have manifested the team-up.
—Jeff Benjamin, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025
The federal government shutdown, which appears set to end this week, also may affect shipping schedules because of air travel cancellations and delays.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
The father of four frequently appears on morning programs, including Good Morning America, Today and Access Hollywood Live.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
One of the vehicles – a cargo truck bearing the dairy factory’s logo – appears to be completely torched, with a thick cloud of black smoke rising from it.
—Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
MacDonald appears to have purple and black eyelids in a booking photo.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated November 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2025
Venting appears in heat-prone zones to help skin stay comfortable during chores or short walks.
—Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Although the government appears to be moving to reopen in the coming days, airport disruptions, flight cancellations and economic losses won’t go away all at once.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
However, this collaboration carries extra resonance because one of KATSEYE’s six members is an avid gamer who appears to have manifested the team-up.
—Jeff Benjamin, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025
The federal government shutdown, which appears set to end this week, also may affect shipping schedules because of air travel cancellations and delays.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
The father of four frequently appears on morning programs, including Good Morning America, Today and Access Hollywood Live.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appears
Verb
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Dak Brinkley shows pass rushing ability KU freshman defensive end Dak Brinkley recorded the first two sacks of his college career on back-to-back plays in the second quarter.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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The atlas shows routes spanning from Spain to Syria, connecting more than 5,000 ancient settlements.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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No one knows what the future has in store, but Swinney seems likely to be back at Clemson when the 2026 college football season arrives.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Doku, who seems like a classic ‘confidence player’, seemed to appreciate it and looked genuinely delighted to be named man of the match, too.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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On the plane, Dick clutches the slingshot and begins sweating and muttering to himself before becoming unresponsive.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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No one knows what the future has in store, but Swinney seems likely to be back at Clemson when the 2026 college football season arrives.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Vanderbilt's film arrives at theaters as the latest in a long line of films made about the trials of Nazi war crimes.—
NPR,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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As this event unfolds, its historic potential hangs heavy in the air.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Much of this lovely, cerebral film unfolds in a cozy Manhattan high-rise, a Christmas tree twinkling in the background as snow falls outside.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
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The boy jerks his head as if to wake himself, turns around abruptly and looks the other way, even though there’s nothing special to see besides darkness and emptiness, which is where a living eye should never look.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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The way the Eastern Conference looks right now is only going to make this early-season slump tougher on the Sabres.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The home’s spa-like wellness wing, which includes a gym, sauna, contrast therapy, and massage room, was a major selling point for a guy whose day starts only after a cold plunge, weightlifting, and cardio.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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The magnifying glass is on every team, who starts to fold now that the stakes are higher?—
Jordan Mendoza,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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There are other Washburn regulars here too, like the excellent actors Bruce McKenzie and Jeff Biehl, but despite all their long acquaintance, something about the project never quite comes into focus.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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To safely transport your new baby home from the hospital, consider the Peg Perego City Loop Infant Car Seat & Stroller Combo, which comes with a stroller and is 20% off.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Appears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appears. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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