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
Now, following intense backlash from local communities, a series of lawsuits and a leadership shakeup at the Department of Homeland Security, the agency appears to be abandoning the initiative – a dramatic shift away from a plan that had already seen spending upwards of $1 billion.
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Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 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
The shooter is seen running out, with what appears to be a gun in his right hand and a firearm magazine in his left, then driving off in the pickup.
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Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2026
Fuller House appears to have revitalized Barber's love of acting — she's since appeared on Minutiae and That Girl Lay Lay and in the 2022 TV movie Christmas on Candy Cane Lane.
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Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The issue appears to be ongoing.
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Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Meanwhile, a Seattle Seahawks visit appears to be on the back burner months after the team won the Super Bowl.
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Armando Salguero Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 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
The shooter is seen running out, with what appears to be a gun in his right hand and a firearm magazine in his left, then driving off in the pickup.
—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2026
Fuller House appears to have revitalized Barber's love of acting — she's since appeared on Minutiae and That Girl Lay Lay and in the 2022 TV movie Christmas on Candy Cane Lane.
—
Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The issue appears to be ongoing.
—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Meanwhile, a Seattle Seahawks visit appears to be on the back burner months after the team won the Super Bowl.
—
Armando Salguero Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appears
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Research shows over half of American travelers feel exhausted, with one in five admitting to booking a trip out of anger.
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One feed shows real-time footage of the FIFA Fan Fest at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami, while another displays a map of Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, where World Cup matches are being held.
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The threat to close the key waterway seems to be leverage to secure a full ceasefire in Lebanon.
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Today, this part of the South Side seems to be almost entirely peopled by Black families.
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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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Technological progress rarely arrives in cleanly separable pieces.
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Thursday is a touch cooler with highs closer to 93 degrees, but the real change arrives this weekend.
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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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Haiti already faced an uphill climb to get back into this game trailing 2-0, but now their opportunity to draw a point looks positively grim.
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Women are required to wear a headpiece in almost all the enclosures — though what exactly that looks like, depends on the class of ticket.
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Having spent more than 30 years in the makeup industry, founder and makeup artist Jung Saem Mool knows great makeup starts long before foundation enters the picture.
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Price is where almost every search starts, and the difference between countries is hard to ignore.
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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 27 Jun. 2026.
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