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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4
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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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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Assad died in 2000 and was succeeded by a doltish-seeming son, Bashar, who's recently been in the news.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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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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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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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
Verb
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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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Soto is looking at various avenues to help youth baseball players.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Vrabel finished his playing career in Kansas City in 2009-10, when Poles was beginning as a low-level scout.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2025
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The clock is ticking on the Bears beginning construction before this year ends.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 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
Verb
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The credit for originating the practice is contested by several claimants.—
Thomas Doherty,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Dec. 2024
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For some, the declines were symptomatic of a greater disorder originating from within the league itself, something egregious enough to effectively drive a fifth of the audience away within the span of a single year.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Appearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearing. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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