1
as in showing
to come into view
a police car appeared just as I ran a red light
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2
as in seeming
to give the impression of being
it appears that he doesn't hear you
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as in starting
to come into existence
the benefits of the exercise program should appear almost immediately
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as in arriving
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 appearing
Stories appearing in the Daily Star, New York Post and other outlets began claiming, with alarming certainty, that this was evidence of a parallel universe.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Despite appearing in only three games this season, Quickley’s potential remains central to the Raptors’ long-term plans.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
But with any group of players appearing on the court together for the first time, there’s bound to be dysfunction at first.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Kelly Clarkson began appearing on the Billboard charts more than two decades ago, during her run on a new TV series called American Idol.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Influences have a way of appearing, like family traits, in idiosyncratic details such as the turn of a head or position of a hand, but here the steps and styles have been stripped of attitude and etiquette, to their elemental forms.
—Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Anderson dabbled in theater as well, appearing in Cannonball Adderley's Big Man, which was staged at Carnegie Hall in 1976, and in the 1974 Lincoln Center production of Children of the Fire.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The theme of running recurred, as did moments of isolation, with Abraham appearing preoccupied and diminished, unable to fully participate as the others moved around him.
—Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
While appearing on Architectural Digest’s Open Door video series, JJ shared how the family moved to Brooklyn in 2017 to be closer to family.
—Yasmin Garaad, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Despite appearing in only three games this season, Quickley’s potential remains central to the Raptors’ long-term plans.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
But with any group of players appearing on the court together for the first time, there’s bound to be dysfunction at first.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Kelly Clarkson began appearing on the Billboard charts more than two decades ago, during her run on a new TV series called American Idol.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Influences have a way of appearing, like family traits, in idiosyncratic details such as the turn of a head or position of a hand, but here the steps and styles have been stripped of attitude and etiquette, to their elemental forms.
—Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Anderson dabbled in theater as well, appearing in Cannonball Adderley's Big Man, which was staged at Carnegie Hall in 1976, and in the 1974 Lincoln Center production of Children of the Fire.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The theme of running recurred, as did moments of isolation, with Abraham appearing preoccupied and diminished, unable to fully participate as the others moved around him.
—Jennifer Homans, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
While appearing on Architectural Digest’s Open Door video series, JJ shared how the family moved to Brooklyn in 2017 to be closer to family.
—Yasmin Garaad, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearing
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Meanwhile, the contenders for the top seed in the AFC are starting to move up the rankings while the top teams in the NFC are showing some cracks.Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Even more worrying, three-quarters of respondents do not understand why adjusting router settings is important, showing a significant gap in awareness about the risks associated with default configurations.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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As a result, Lively faced a lot of backlash for seeming to not address the serious issues in the movie during the summer press tour.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The party won its first state election in September, marking the first such victory since the end of the Nazi party 85 years earlier, largely seeming to do so on the back of deep dissatisfaction with Scholz and his government.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Viking cruises spur the project Viking in 2022 began using Milwaukee as a turnaround site for its Great Lakes cruises — with trips starting or ending here.Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Funky materials were a strong theme, starting with the Chronoswiss Delphis Firestarter and its fiery red case made out of a new titanium and composite mix.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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In the end, the drama unfolding on the news is the one that sticks.Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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In fact, deeper relationship with your family may already be unfolding over the course of the next 15 years.Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
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Cardinale expressed concern that many will be looking to exploit any potential flaws in the prosecution's case.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Gi-hun is followed back to the games by a Seoul police officer, Jun-ho (Wi Ha-joon), who is looking for his missing brother, In-ho.Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Finally, in advance of beginning actual talks, the United States should push forward de-escalation measures.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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To qualify for relief, a reporting company must have a BOI reporting deadline falling within the period beginning one day before the date the specified disaster began - as indicated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – and ending 90 days after that date.Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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More school districts are expected to join the legal battle in the coming weeks.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Across the Atlantic, European companies of that size are also likely to outperform their larger counterparts in the coming month, according to Deutsche Bank strategists.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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The company said that Bluey, along with her sister Bingo, will be onboard cruises originating from Australia and New Zealand starting in January 2025.James Powel, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Bluey and her younger sister Bingo will make her debut next month on Disney Cruise Line voyages originating in Australia and New Zealand, with meet-and-greets, games, and dance parties planned.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Appearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearing. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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