as in appearances
the act of coming upon a scene
spring's late arrival meant we were still skiing in mid-April the groom blamed his belated arrival for the wedding on a huge traffic snarl
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Recent Examples of arrivals
This increases concerns of congestion, late arrivals, and creates broader ripple effects that ultimately diminish the economic benefit and lasting legacy the entire region stands to gain from hosting the World Cup.
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
For a quick stock-up of spring basics, scroll to shop Quince’s newest spring arrivals starting at just $30.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
An official at the Congolese migration agency confirmed the arrivals but didn’t provide details.
—Jean-Yves Kamale, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Authorities have stepped up maritime enforcement along the northern coastline in response to recurring arrivals.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
There were some differences in immigration attitudes between recent arrivals and earlier waves of Cuban exiles.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Last summer, the Chicago hub saw widespread flight disruptions, with less than 60% of arrivals and departures on time.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Last year, the airport welcomed nearly 200 arrivals.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Seasonal arrivals showcase lighter colors, playful patterns and frame shapes that align with spring fashion trends, while many of the brand’s bestselling designs remain popular choices for everyday wear.
—Advertorial, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
For a quick stock-up of spring basics, scroll to shop Quince’s newest spring arrivals starting at just $30.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
An official at the Congolese migration agency confirmed the arrivals but didn’t provide details.
—Jean-Yves Kamale, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Authorities have stepped up maritime enforcement along the northern coastline in response to recurring arrivals.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
There were some differences in immigration attitudes between recent arrivals and earlier waves of Cuban exiles.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
Last summer, the Chicago hub saw widespread flight disruptions, with less than 60% of arrivals and departures on time.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Last year, the airport welcomed nearly 200 arrivals.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Seasonal arrivals showcase lighter colors, playful patterns and frame shapes that align with spring fashion trends, while many of the brand’s bestselling designs remain popular choices for everyday wear.
—Advertorial, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrivals
appearances
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Urena returns after making the first two appearances of his big league career early in the season.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Going to hopefully make another 26, 25 of these appearances, these starts.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Arrivals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrivals. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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