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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
Given the catastrophic destruction of its rocket and its only New Glenn launchpad, the likelihood of Blue Origin being ready for Artemis III now appears perilously low.
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Lee Billings, Scientific American, 29 May 2026
So Buckley’s mission — to prove that All-American can win — appears to be on the right track.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 29 May 2026
At Ulla Johnson, smocking appeared on romantic drop-waist maxis.
—Irina Grechko, Vogue, 29 May 2026
In other words, the holiday mindset itself appears to make people more receptive to learning.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
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Lee Billings, Scientific American, 29 May 2026
So Buckley’s mission — to prove that All-American can win — appears to be on the right track.
—Andrew Rice, New York Times, 29 May 2026
At Ulla Johnson, smocking appeared on romantic drop-waist maxis.
—Irina Grechko, Vogue, 29 May 2026
In other words, the holiday mindset itself appears to make people more receptive to learning.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appear
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Another showed the roof destroyed, with rubble scattered on the ground as emergency responders surveyed the aftermath.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Displays show campaign ephemera and memorabilia, from Shepard Fairey’s iconic HOPE poster to children’s drawings.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The reason is that investors don’t seem to like the idea of fractional share ownership, so reducing the share price makes the stock feel more accessible.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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New York seems to be heeding that advice early on.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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As the journey progresses, a male driver and his female companion (neither pictured on-screen) begin to discuss the Winkie.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Herein, begins the first of many game drives.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Black plumes of smoke clouded the skies as thousands of participants arrived in the city.—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Vince Lombardi once arrived after the kitchen closed at the Union Hotel & Restaurant, one of Wisconsin’s most beloved supper clubs.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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All of it unfolded with Drew Rasmussen ready to take the mound and Angels leadoff hitter Zach Neto standing in the batter’s box awaiting the first pitch.—
Chantz Martin OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Which made what unfolded Saturday afternoon at UC San Diego all the sweeter.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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For families This is a rather adult hotel, though parents traveling with kids should look into the apartments—the two-bedroom options all have two single beds in the smaller rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Rosie couldn’t have cared less, her eyes were looking only at Rich singing his little songs, not at the drama playing out directly in front of his stage.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
1 June 2026
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The four men still trapped have started to show health problems, including skin, stomach and intestinal issues.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Aranda followed with his 10th homer, but the Rays (35-19) were just getting started.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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That coming Fall of 2020, universal masking in schools and daycares was recommended by the CDC and widespread mandates were enacted at the state, district and county levels for children as young as two.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Just before sunset, the room of mirrors and gold comes alive in the light.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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“Appear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appear. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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