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
In the original Getty Images version, King Charles — then the Prince of Wales — appears with Gates and Andrew.
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Dominic Sessa appears as her 24-year-old attorney, Kevin Eggers — while Ariana DeBose, Demi Lovato, and Octavia Spencer play women Amanda meets at a local shelter.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 Feb. 2026
The two executives are, in fact, said to have a close working relationship that appears to have overcome a long and grueling audition for the top job.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
While that had some success with the Fox News crowd, the MS NOW crew appears to have had other plans.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
The fire appears to have originated from the back of the home, firefighters say.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Defend the 612 appears to do business as the tax-exempt entity.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 4 Feb. 2026
The recent snap of cold weather across Central Florida appears to be dissipating.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
The staffing at the CTA, where interim head Nora Leerhsen has been gunning for the permanent appointment, appears more stable, though there is no permanent general counsel at the moment.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Dominic Sessa appears as her 24-year-old attorney, Kevin Eggers — while Ariana DeBose, Demi Lovato, and Octavia Spencer play women Amanda meets at a local shelter.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 Feb. 2026
The two executives are, in fact, said to have a close working relationship that appears to have overcome a long and grueling audition for the top job.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
While that had some success with the Fox News crowd, the MS NOW crew appears to have had other plans.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
The fire appears to have originated from the back of the home, firefighters say.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Defend the 612 appears to do business as the tax-exempt entity.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 4 Feb. 2026
The recent snap of cold weather across Central Florida appears to be dissipating.
—Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
The staffing at the CTA, where interim head Nora Leerhsen has been gunning for the permanent appointment, appears more stable, though there is no permanent general counsel at the moment.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appears
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Footage of the incident shows King Charles greeting dozens of residents when one man shouted at him, asking whether the monarch had urged police to investigate his disgraced brother, according to The Times.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Our research shows these concerts significantly increased occupancy rates in short-term rentals – although the effect did not translate to hotels.—
Gidon Jakar,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
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Every few years, the sun seems to change its mood.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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And yet, there haven’t been any reports of reefer madness outbreaks that the editorial seems to portend will result from beverages infused with a relatively small amount of THC being sold as an option at the United Center itself.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Volunteering For One High-Visibility Initiative When the year begins, many teams are planning major initiatives, strategic meetings or kickoffs for important projects.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Sweetheart Festival begins in the Foundry Plaza.—
Mindy Sink,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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The project arrives at a moment when conversations about Black maternal health often flatten into statistics, stripped of interiority.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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Mariah Carey arrives at the airport in style ahead of the Milano-Cortina Olympic games where she is set to perform.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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As the song unfolds, their voices begin to braid together like twin strands of ivy—a Scottish lilt and a Montana twang—creeping across a hard stone wall of fuzzy grunge guitars.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
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Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome unfolds in phases.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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But, as of Thursday’s close, before the print, Apple stock was up 4% so far this week, and finally looks ready to end its losing streak.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Its drawstring hood looks sleek but still keeps the cold out (simply adjust the fit to shield yourself from rain and snow), and its knee-length silhouette offers more coverage than traditional puffer jackets.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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The warning is based on preliminary budget projections for the 2027 fiscal year, which starts July 1, and beyond that show expenses rising faster than revenues.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2026
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In Focus Features’ true-story tale Song Sung Blue, Hudson plays Claire Stengl, who starts a Neil Diamond tribute band with her fellow of down-on-their-luck Milwaukee musician Mike Sardina (Hugh Jackman).—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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Flurry of trade deals The agreement comes days after the EU signed a pivotal pact with the South American bloc Mercosur, following deals last year with Indonesia, Mexico and Switzerland.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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The killing comes amid ongoing demonstrations across Iran, as anger continues to simmer over political repression, economic hardship and human rights abuses.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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