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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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
Advertisement Advertisement GSF posted videos on social media showing the incident, later followed by a video showing damage to the vessel with burn marks on what appears to be the main deck.
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Callum Sutherland, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
But the notion of mysterious objects hurtling through the air in a way that appears intelligently controlled is hard to seperate from the stigma of little green men and flying saucers.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
The victim appears to have been dead for some time, adding to the complexity of the investigation, which is in its very early stages, the sources said.
—Alex Stone, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
But Wu enjoys wide popularity in Boston and appears to be in a strong position to win reelection in November.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 10 Sep. 2025
The Radiance appears to have been absorbed by the darkness, ending an ancient feud and curing the madness of the kingdom.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
As a brand originally founded by Stephen Forsey and Robert Greubel, GF appears to occupy its own tier in the hierarchy of watchmaking, with each design serving as a fierce representation of modern watchmaking.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
The frontrunner to replace Bayrou appears to be outgoing Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
But the settlement also marks the beginning of what appears to be a new era forming in media, one that will likely look radically different than the media of old.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Callum Sutherland, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
But the notion of mysterious objects hurtling through the air in a way that appears intelligently controlled is hard to seperate from the stigma of little green men and flying saucers.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
The victim appears to have been dead for some time, adding to the complexity of the investigation, which is in its very early stages, the sources said.
—Alex Stone, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
But Wu enjoys wide popularity in Boston and appears to be in a strong position to win reelection in November.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 10 Sep. 2025
The Radiance appears to have been absorbed by the darkness, ending an ancient feud and curing the madness of the kingdom.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
As a brand originally founded by Stephen Forsey and Robert Greubel, GF appears to occupy its own tier in the hierarchy of watchmaking, with each design serving as a fierce representation of modern watchmaking.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
The frontrunner to replace Bayrou appears to be outgoing Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
But the settlement also marks the beginning of what appears to be a new era forming in media, one that will likely look radically different than the media of old.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appears
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The Other Side of the Contest Award shows focus on who wins, but every contest has another side.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The trend shows that attackers can leverage emerging AI during the hacking process, including attack scenario planning, malware development, building their tools and to impersonate job recruiters, said Mun Chong-hyun, director at Genians.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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The National Assembly lacks a clear governing majority and Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally (RN) seems ever closer to finally winning power.—
Cole Stangler,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Hardly seems like enough to cow these arrogant companies into behaving, especially when their business model is so intrinsically tied to hoovering up other people’s information and creative work.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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The hunt begins But the shooter wasn’t in the crowd.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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But if that friend begins to mirror some user’s darkest thoughts, the results can be devastating.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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Touch arrives on vinyl, CD, and digital download on October 24, via International Anthem and Nonesuch, with the album coming to digital streaming platforms on November 11.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
9 Sep. 2025
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And oftentimes, companies might be paying more than one tariff rate on a product depending on where the item arrives from.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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As the murder mystery unfolds on-screen, the cast also balances parenthood off-screen.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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As the cognitive industrial revolution unfolds, doing nothing to reposition your organization may be a risky option.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But that defense honestly looks pretty weak in light of the federal government’s contention that Google has a search monopoly, controlling nearly 90% of the market.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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As Orlean jots down that last bit, Laroche looks shocked—but also a little charmed.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These fees, which begin accruing once a driver arrives at the pickup location, apply until the ride starts.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Both mortgage and auto loan balances also rose, indicating that consumers may be strapped for cash as inflation continues to take hold of their wallets and the shadow cast by tariffs starts to influence consumers’ behavior.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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The milestone comes four decades after Roxana Zal, 14, became the youngest female winner of the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or Special in 1984 for Something About Amelia, according to the website for the awards.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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Wildfire worries With the worsening drought comes worries over wildfires.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Appears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appears. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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