as in to appear
to appear again after not being seen, felt, etc., for a period of time
We watched the fireflies in the field vanish and then reappear. Call the doctor if the symptoms reappear.
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Recent Examples of reappear
Combs is one of only two names that reappear in multiple spaces.
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Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Those themes reappear in Gone’s multi-channel video installation, which traces the history of the margarita far beyond the frozen cocktails served at chain restaurants and beach bars.
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Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
Its mechanical sophistication would not reappear in comparable form for more than a millennium.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
He was presumed dead several times but would reappear shortly after.
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Roberto Andrés,
The Dial,
28 May 2026
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Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Those themes reappear in Gone’s multi-channel video installation, which traces the history of the margarita far beyond the frozen cocktails served at chain restaurants and beach bars.
—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
Its mechanical sophistication would not reappear in comparable form for more than a millennium.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
He was presumed dead several times but would reappear shortly after.
—
Roberto Andrés,
The Dial,
28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for reappear
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The 36-year-old Spaniard breaks Roger Federer’s record by appearing in a 66th consecutive Grand Slam singles tournament, continuing a run that started at the 2002 French Open.
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Actress Mariska Hargitay, who joined Swift courtside at Madison Square Garden during Game 4 of the NBA Finals, appears to have one notable gap in her Broadway schedule.
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In fact, research shows that when given the choice, on-site work remains the least popular option across every age range according to Gallup.
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The younger James, who was drafted in the second round in 2024 to form the first father-son duo in NBA history, showed steady improvement during his second season.
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“Reappear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reappear. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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