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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3
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
The most dramatic of these was when he was hit in the face by a plastic bottle thrown by a spectator, staying upright and appearing unaffected.
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
The five-act super-show kicked off with Gaga appearing on a stage that was fashioned into a brutalist opera house.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2025
Born in South Dakota on May 11, 1970, Katt began as a child actor, appearing on episodes of such TV shows as CHiPs, Father Murphy, Code Red, Herbie, the Love Bug, Voyagers!
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 12 Apr. 2025
While appearing as a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Space enthusiasts may notice the full moon appearing up to 14% smaller and 30 percent dimmer than a supermoon, according to the space agency.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
The Anniversary Special, appearing alongside Pete Davidson for a nostalgic sketch about the early days of SNL.
—Stacy Lambe, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The two also worked together on A Black Lady Sketch Show, which Rae served as an executive producer on before appearing in the season 4 finale with Ross.
—Stacy Lambe, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Hicks didn’t end up appearing in a game during his 10-day agreement.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
The five-act super-show kicked off with Gaga appearing on a stage that was fashioned into a brutalist opera house.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2025
Born in South Dakota on May 11, 1970, Katt began as a child actor, appearing on episodes of such TV shows as CHiPs, Father Murphy, Code Red, Herbie, the Love Bug, Voyagers!
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 12 Apr. 2025
While appearing as a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Space enthusiasts may notice the full moon appearing up to 14% smaller and 30 percent dimmer than a supermoon, according to the space agency.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
The Anniversary Special, appearing alongside Pete Davidson for a nostalgic sketch about the early days of SNL.
—Stacy Lambe, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The two also worked together on A Black Lady Sketch Show, which Rae served as an executive producer on before appearing in the season 4 finale with Ross.
—Stacy Lambe, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Hicks didn’t end up appearing in a game during his 10-day agreement.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearing
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Guys weren't expecting to have to do another rebuild this year and their frustration is really showing after the trade a week before training camp has left the team, again, with some odd fitting parts that have to be fitted together on the fly.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Back in October, TMZ reported news of an alleged split between the pair, but shortly after, the couple was spotted in Tokyo showing much love and affection to one another.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Step one is converting a Mayfair to their side, with Moira seeming like the easiest target.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
5 Jan. 2025
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Despite the seeming doom and gloom, many institutions are stepping up to the plate in the face of these challenges, creating more accessible pathways to higher education.—
Susan R. Burns,
New York Daily News,
30 Dec. 2024
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The New Year is starting with a fresh warning for those who work with animals in Texas.—
Li Cohen,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2025
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Murphy is term-limited, so the open-seat contest has attracted a cornucopia of candidates, starting with a crowded field of Democratic aspirants.—
Geoffrey Skelley,
ABC News,
6 Jan. 2025
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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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Brian Cashman, though, is still looking at every option on the table.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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In doing so, their press suffered, looking disjointed.—
Charlotte Harpur,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Russian Space Agency also has launched its share of space tourists, beginning with a California financier in 2001.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Luckily, beginning this week, whatever spun off the tracks should begin to get under control once again.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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From thrilling outdoor adventures to inaugural music festivals and exclusive culinary experiences, there’s much to look forward to in the coming months.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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The launch set a record for turnaround time for the company from a single launch pad coming four days, three hours, and 11 minutes since the July 23 launch.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2025
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The Pittsburgh Pirates are one of baseball's longest-standing franchises, originating in 1882, joining the then-10-year-old National League in 1887 and moving to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1891.—
Jon Vankin,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Moreover, these zoonotic pathogens originating from plastic debris pose a health risk because birds can act as reservoirs for these diseases.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Appearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearing. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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