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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4
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
Though Corcoran only appears in a still photo in one of the sequel's scenes, and not at all in last year's Terrifier 3, her contract ought to have guaranteed a percentage of the franchise's backend profits.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Jennings, whose own son Shooter Jennings just released a new Waylon album, Songbird, appears on a handful of selections on The Real Thang.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
The woman in question appears to be none other than Cinda herself — or a convincing doppelgänger — setting up a mystery that will take OMITB full circle as the trio solves the murder of the person who brought them together in the first place.
—Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
But with the recent passage of stablecoin legislation and upcoming negotiations over the crypto market structure bill, that appears to have changed.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
The judge questioned Deputy Incident Commander Kyle Harvick about an October 12 incident in Albany Park, another community north of Chicago, where federal agents deployed what appears to be a chemical agent to deter the crowd.
—Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
For now, Gipson’s arrival appears to be a potential roadblock for Basham’s promotion.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
Officers say the German shorthair mix appears healthy, aside from a few porcupine needles, and will be taken to a veterinarian for evaluation.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Brown appears poised to employ a big starting lineup with Mitchell Robinson at center and fellow seven-footer Karl-Anthony Towns at the 4.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
Jennings, whose own son Shooter Jennings just released a new Waylon album, Songbird, appears on a handful of selections on The Real Thang.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
The woman in question appears to be none other than Cinda herself — or a convincing doppelgänger — setting up a mystery that will take OMITB full circle as the trio solves the murder of the person who brought them together in the first place.
—Sabienna Bowman, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
But with the recent passage of stablecoin legislation and upcoming negotiations over the crypto market structure bill, that appears to have changed.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
The judge questioned Deputy Incident Commander Kyle Harvick about an October 12 incident in Albany Park, another community north of Chicago, where federal agents deployed what appears to be a chemical agent to deter the crowd.
—Graham Hurley, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
For now, Gipson’s arrival appears to be a potential roadblock for Basham’s promotion.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
Officers say the German shorthair mix appears healthy, aside from a few porcupine needles, and will be taken to a veterinarian for evaluation.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Brown appears poised to employ a big starting lineup with Mitchell Robinson at center and fellow seven-footer Karl-Anthony Towns at the 4.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appears
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The clip, just over a minute long, shows officers shouting commands as a woman in a keffiyeh steps past a blue line painted on the property.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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FactSet data shows that more than three-quarters of the companies that have so far posted results exceeded analysts' earnings estimates.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
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Aydın had purportedly pocketed some $80 million of it…and seems to have burned through all of it in just three years.—
Moisés Naím,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Despite these issues, Riddle's name recognition continues to secure him bookings on the independent circuit and with promotions like MLW, even as a return to WWE seems increasingly unlikely.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Water From The Top First, water the plant over the top of the soil enough that water begins to drain from the bottom of the pot.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Oct. 2025
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In a video shared Monday to the official TikTok account of Hobbiton, the charming Matamata, New Zealand, set that Wood's Frodo Baggins called home in Peter Jackson's acclaimed film trilogy, Wood surreptitiously arrives with a small armada of camera operators to document the surprise.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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Dead & Alive, which arrives mere days after Smith’s 50th birthday, is marked by a thicker stripe of loss than her previous collections; there is Eyeballing, Considering, Reconsidering, Mourning, and, last but certainly not least, Confessing.—
Josh Zajdman,
Vogue,
28 Oct. 2025
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Protesters can be heard yelling as the confrontation unfolds, and pepper spray is deployed.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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The historical true-crime drama, based on the real-life 1977 Tony Kiritsis hostage case, unfolds like a pressure cooker between desperation and spectacle.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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While plenty of risks remain — Milei’s party will still be in the minority in Argentina’s national legislature, and the South American nation remains deeply indebted — for now Bessent’s risky move looks to be another win, decades after his involvement in a legendary bet against the UK pound.—
Daniel Flatley,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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However, the team looks legitimate on both sides of the football.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Add in Daniels’ injuries, and the Commanders are likely on the outside looking in when the postseason starts.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Los Angeles' bullpen is the team's biggest weakness, and Snell is helping to cover it up by giving the Dodgers longer starts.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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It’s made of mold- and mildew-resistant acacia wood and comes with plush, colorful cushions that are comfortable and supportive.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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It is not accredited by any major zoo or sanctuary associations, which is voluntary and comes with stricter welfare and conservation standards.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Appears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appears. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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