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
Last year, New York's Zohran Mamdani won his mayoral race after appearing on Piker's stream.
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
In that sense, the effort to avoid appearing wrong can weaken decision-making.
—Paul Wachtel, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Modern-day burritos started appearing on restaurant menus in California sometime in the 1930s, but the oldest historical mention of the Mexican dish was in 1895.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Like a quality watch, gold necklaces are timeless accessories — living outside of the trend cycle while appearing around the necks of society’s most fashionable year in and year out, no matter the season.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2026
The Writers Guild of America correctly identified the Disney deal as appearing to sanction the theft of creative work.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
However, this will be the first time Brummel’s name is appearing on voters’ ballots.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
In April, the telltale 14-inch-tall umbrella-like leaves of May apple start appearing.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Cyrus and Hemsworth dated on and off for years after appearing together in the movie The Last Song.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2026
Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
In that sense, the effort to avoid appearing wrong can weaken decision-making.
—Paul Wachtel, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Modern-day burritos started appearing on restaurant menus in California sometime in the 1930s, but the oldest historical mention of the Mexican dish was in 1895.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Like a quality watch, gold necklaces are timeless accessories — living outside of the trend cycle while appearing around the necks of society’s most fashionable year in and year out, no matter the season.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2026
The Writers Guild of America correctly identified the Disney deal as appearing to sanction the theft of creative work.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
However, this will be the first time Brummel’s name is appearing on voters’ ballots.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
In April, the telltale 14-inch-tall umbrella-like leaves of May apple start appearing.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Cyrus and Hemsworth dated on and off for years after appearing together in the movie The Last Song.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearing
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The group cites studies showing that many retailers do not pass on the full amount of the gas tax reduction to consumers.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Numinous plein-air compositions, showing the patients around the institution’s grounds, assert the irresistible force of nature.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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To remedy this seeming deficiency in power, the marque’s then-head of racing, Erich Waxenberger, set up a skunkworks program to create a more potent Pagoda.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2026
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Plus, a slightly soft finish on the leather or suede keeps the look from seeming too strict.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2026
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Even amid this buzz, however, the cracks are starting to show.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
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Insurance wildfire models are starting to play the role of the grading scale, and policies such as Zone Zero, the national building codes.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Security camera video from the family's home shows a deputy, whom the family attorney identified as Jose Guzman, arriving at the Apple Valley home.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Due to long wait times, people began arriving at airports extremely early to try to make their flights on time, sometimes waiting in lines for multiple hours.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Moleskine and Issey Miyake’s collaboration brings the late designer’s love of pleats to the beloved writing staple, with the pages unfolding accordion-like between the familiar black cover of the brand’s standard notebooks.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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The sophomore honors student makes a […] Recent Gallup and Pew findings suggest that CCSU’s institutional reorientation is unfolding at a moment of eroding public trust in Big Tech.—
Dr. Timothy Scott,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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The district is also looking at how to pay for aging equipment including heating, ventilation and air conditioning, which could require at least $500,000 in budget increases.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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Rabell said Hernandez’s mother, who lived at the property and ran it with her boyfriend, brought her before at least one ALF owner who was looking for a new resident.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Organizers with 50501 SoCal expected tens of thousands to march, beginning at Los Angeles City Hall, a news release said.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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More than 7 million student loan borrowers who have been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices beginning Friday with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt, the Education Department said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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My friend Thai, whose parents were part of the Weather Underground leadership, remembers his father, Jeff Jones, coming home one day to find their family’s Hoboken apartment surrounded by cops—a fire inspector had spotted his tiny crop of marijuana plants on the fire escape.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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For now, channel the ambition, trust the momentum, and know that the slower, more nourishing chapter is coming.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Appearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearing. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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