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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
Kove ultimately became a major character and appeared in 57 episodes, according to IMDb.
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Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 24 June 2025
Bowman appeared particularly dismissive toward the threat of tariffs, which many economists say could slow growth, particularly if companies absorb the cost of the duties rather than passing them on to consumers.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 June 2025
Video recreations like Cameron's appear across popular platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 June 2025
Slezak is set to appear in Craig Brewer's musical film Song Sung Blue at the end of this year.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 13 June 2025
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Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 24 June 2025
Bowman appeared particularly dismissive toward the threat of tariffs, which many economists say could slow growth, particularly if companies absorb the cost of the duties rather than passing them on to consumers.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 June 2025
Video recreations like Cameron's appear across popular platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 June 2025
Slezak is set to appear in Craig Brewer's musical film Song Sung Blue at the end of this year.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appear
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The Blazers showed obvious interest by inviting Jakučionis out to Portland along with South Carolina power forward Collin Murray-Boyles.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Brands are also showing interest in using LaundRE in their reshoring plans by importing garments from places like Bangladesh and Pakistan and finishing them locally in small quantities to reduce overbuying and waste.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 June 2025
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Clarkson is a good start, but another piece or two seems likely to be added.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Kincaid may seem ruthless, but Koepp gives him a more sympathetic backstory, suggesting that the grieving mercenary recently lost a child and may sacrifice himself in order to spare another, if given such a chance.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
30 June 2025
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Thomas officially began to practice and compete with the women's swimmers in Fall 2021.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2025
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But before the vacations begin, there is an essential logistical operation that takes place in a handful of global ports.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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That is not the case for many of the semi-finished products which arrive and are finalized at the major Tata Steel plant in Wales, which sources from its other plants in countries such as India and the Netherlands.—
Chloe Taylor,Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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The notifications buzzing in her back pocket were becoming more frantic, arriving every few minutes now.—
Zadie Smith,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Currently, there are 24 races that unfold around the world, starting with Australia in March and wrapping in Abu Dhabi in December.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Though a cease-fire is now in place, the fallout from the confrontation continues to unfold.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
27 June 2025
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Meanwhile…things haven’t looked so good for Starbucks in China recently, and not just because its baristas can’t spell names in Chinese characters, either.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
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No reports have suggested that Pittsburgh is looking to trade Watt or even open to the idea of considering it.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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As the euro and the dollar move in opposite directions, investors have started rebalancing their portfolios toward European equities.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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Abbott Elementary was renewed for an impressive fifth season in January, but Quinta Brunson and some of the cast have started to wonder about life out of school.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
1 July 2025
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My bedroom is upstairs and feels like a sauna even when the thermostat is set for arctic temperatures.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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If your emotions feel especially heightened, trust them.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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“Appear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appear. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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