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as in shows
to come into view
a police car appeared just as I ran a red light
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as in seems
to give the impression of being
it appears that he doesn't hear you
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as in begins
to come into existence
the benefits of the exercise program should appear almost immediately
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as in arrives
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 appears
Researchers also have discovered a virus of fungi that appears to infect weaker strains of Bd — pathogens for the pathogen, in other words.
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Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
That phenomenon occurs when the moon appears larger and brighter than normal because of the sun’s closer-than-usual position to Earth.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
That mystery appears finally solved thanks to researchers in Purdue University’s Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences (EAPS).
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
An image released by the Center for Human Rights in Iran appears to show Roshanak Molaei in a physical confrontation with a man on a motorcycle.
—Hannah Peart, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Bessent currently appears to be the leading contender.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
In the video, Fuentes opens the door and points what appears to be a spraying device toward the camera.
—Bruna Horvath, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Fuentes then grabs the phone, takes it inside the house and appears to lock the door, and the video ends.
—Bruna Horvath, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Campbell said a firearm, which appears to be a semi-automatic handgun, was found at the scene, as were discharged shell casings.
—Nbc San Diego, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Martin J. Kernan, Discover Magazine, 16 Nov. 2024
That phenomenon occurs when the moon appears larger and brighter than normal because of the sun’s closer-than-usual position to Earth.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
That mystery appears finally solved thanks to researchers in Purdue University’s Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences (EAPS).
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
An image released by the Center for Human Rights in Iran appears to show Roshanak Molaei in a physical confrontation with a man on a motorcycle.
—Hannah Peart, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Bessent currently appears to be the leading contender.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
In the video, Fuentes opens the door and points what appears to be a spraying device toward the camera.
—Bruna Horvath, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Fuentes then grabs the phone, takes it inside the house and appears to lock the door, and the video ends.
—Bruna Horvath, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Campbell said a firearm, which appears to be a semi-automatic handgun, was found at the scene, as were discharged shell casings.
—Nbc San Diego, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appears
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For instance, research shows that during puberty, there are unique differences in how muscle develops in boys versus girls.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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Inception Mining's balance sheet as of September 30, 2024, shows total assets of $3,244 and a working capital deficit of $3,439,237, indicating insufficient working capital for the next twelve months.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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This seems a bit silly as a stipulation and altogether questionable.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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That mindset seems to resonate with some voters, who helped new Liberty candidates defeat incumbents in the primary.Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
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The next political cycle begins with no clear frontrunners, which is a bit unusual.Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
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The six-day China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition begins Tuesday in the southern Greater Bay city of Zhuhai.Reuters, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Beyond the fanciful iron entry gates and a petite courtyard perfect for parking scooters and bikes, a complicated layout unfolds over five floors and two conjoined buildings that include a series of internal courtyards and terraces, one of which has an 83-foot-tall rock-climbing wall.Mark David, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
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The biggest Oktoberfest in the world still unfolds in Munich, where the annual party draws some 6 million visitors over 16 days.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
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Both species are pollinator magnets and both have foliage that looks good all summer and fall.Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
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The forecast for posh property debuts looks especially bright this season.Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This skill starts with your own life.Cara Heilmann, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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How to hike the Broadside Trail in Flagstaff The Broadside Trail starts high in the hills around Schultz Tank.Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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One of the most common concerns that comes with training intelligent agents is exposing sensitive information to security risks.Gregorio Alejandro Patiño Zabala, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This reusable, insulated tumbler keeps her drinks hot for hours—and comes with a secure lid to help keep them contained.Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
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Named the Cactus House because of the gigantic cactus that looms over the back of the house, the residence was built in 1947 and renovated in 2021.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2024
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The Sun Still Burns Here; the impact of that looms greatly on this record, which exalts the body in all its possibilities and inherent limitations.Pitchfork, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024
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