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as in to show
to come into view
a police car appeared just as I ran a red light
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as in to begin
to come into existence
the benefits of the exercise program should appear almost immediately
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as in to arrive
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 appear
The two employees named in the lawsuit were fired last fall and do not appear to have been criminally charged.
KSP investigates; nearly 2,000 Kentucky drivers licenses revoked
Beshear said KSP is investigating the allegations.
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Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 23 Aug. 2025
The sophomore wide receiver appeared stopped by a group of Falcons until somehow breaking free around midfield and racing down the field for a 60-yard score.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
Actually, with rookie starter Carlos Narvaez suffering what appeared to be a strained knee in Tuesday's game against the Royals, the Boston catcher position from top to bottom suddenly looks shaky.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Aug. 2025
Spoons appears to be about 3 years old, the zoo staff estimates.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 23 Aug. 2025
The sophomore wide receiver appeared stopped by a group of Falcons until somehow breaking free around midfield and racing down the field for a 60-yard score.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
Actually, with rookie starter Carlos Narvaez suffering what appeared to be a strained knee in Tuesday's game against the Royals, the Boston catcher position from top to bottom suddenly looks shaky.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Aug. 2025
Spoons appears to be about 3 years old, the zoo staff estimates.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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The program will show rare videos and interviews with Uecker and will feature special guests like Bud Selig, George Brett, Brian Anderson, Ted Simmons, Robin Yount, Christian Yelich and Mark Attanasio.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The series will be shown on Hulu chronicling Belichick's first season as head coach of North Carolina.—
Cecil Merkerson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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On Friday, with the second Chapter 11 filing, that financial disclosure seems even more ominous.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Aug. 2025
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In the meantime, no school, public or private, seems entirely free from the risk of a shooting.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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Then the house’s enigmatic tarot card influencer vanishes, and Dayna and another house member begin a social media campaign to find her – and gain some virality for themselves.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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Cheer for the Bearcats And so college football season begins!—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
31 Aug. 2025
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Among Stahl’s top tips were arriving at the airport with plenty of time for potentially long security lines and familiarizing yourself with the TSA’s rules.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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The champion 2-year-old and 2024 Travers Stakes winner arrives at Del Mar looking to rebound after a disappointing Whitney effort.—
Jared Welch,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Gibney has been continuously expanding the film’s scope to unveil a rich portrait, even as history unfolds in real-time.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
26 Aug. 2025
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Additional ambassadors will be announced as the summer unfolds, with the brand hosting consumer activations in hotspots nationwide.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
26 Aug. 2025
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With wins at Pebble Beach, the Players Championship and of course the Grand Slam capping Masters victory, McIlroy looked poised to challenge Sheffler as the world’s top player.—
Mike Fore,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Aside from retailer earnings, investors are looking for any signs the Fed will lower rates at its next policy meeting in September.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Advocates for preserving the old facilities have started a Change.org petition that has so far received more than 770 signatures.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
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With Scheffler injured to start the season, McIlroy came out of the gates this season guns a blazing.—
Mike Fore,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Even then, the timing felt too late to countenance replacing him, considering the crippling UEFA financial sanctions they were faced with and the keen fact that some potential targets had already moved elsewhere.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
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By the time September rolls around, many professionals understandably feel drained.—
Amanda Miller Littlejohn,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Appear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appear. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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