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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
The Wizard of Oz Effect In the movie The Wizard of Oz, there’s a scene where the protagonist, Dorothy, and her band of misfits are seeking the great and powerful Oz, an amorphous wizard who appears as a phantom atop an explosion of smoke.
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Steve Tengler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The Lions are a brilliant team to this point with what appears to be an unstoppable offense and a resilient but severely injured defense.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Moreover, despite Cato’s high win rate against Palo Alto, SASE appears to be a game in which both companies could prosper.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The design itself appears to reflect the Met’s ambitions of globalizing its modern and contemporary art galleries, which have historically skewed American and European, as is the case at many major US institutions.
—Alex Greenberger For Artnews, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Mangione's profile on X shows a background image of an X-ray with what appears to be screws and plates inserted in a lower back.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
The only exception is Dylan’s early girlfriend Suze Rotolo, who appears arm-in-arm with him on the cover of The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
Pennsylvania State Police released a new photo Tuesday morning of Mangione eating what appears to be a McDonald’s hash brown with his mask down and wearing a beanie and dark coat.
—Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
While the rate of consumers 60 days or more behind on their auto loan payments appears to be ebbing, not so for the balances consumers are carrying on their credit cards.
—Ed Garsten, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Steve Tengler, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The Lions are a brilliant team to this point with what appears to be an unstoppable offense and a resilient but severely injured defense.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Moreover, despite Cato’s high win rate against Palo Alto, SASE appears to be a game in which both companies could prosper.
—Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The design itself appears to reflect the Met’s ambitions of globalizing its modern and contemporary art galleries, which have historically skewed American and European, as is the case at many major US institutions.
—Alex Greenberger For Artnews, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
Mangione's profile on X shows a background image of an X-ray with what appears to be screws and plates inserted in a lower back.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
The only exception is Dylan’s early girlfriend Suze Rotolo, who appears arm-in-arm with him on the cover of The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
Pennsylvania State Police released a new photo Tuesday morning of Mangione eating what appears to be a McDonald’s hash brown with his mask down and wearing a beanie and dark coat.
—Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
While the rate of consumers 60 days or more behind on their auto loan payments appears to be ebbing, not so for the balances consumers are carrying on their credit cards.
—Ed Garsten, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appears
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The video also shows armed men in the headwraps typically worn by RSF soldiers on motorcycles.Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The clip shows the dog waiting outside a door for its owner to appear, followed by the moment that has people talking.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The only predictable thing about crypto seems to be its penchant for attracting and enriching a patchwork of individuals with qualities including, but not limited to, an appetite for risk, an overwhelming optimism about the benefits of technology, or a healthy distrust of institutions.Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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And seems to be just as serious about making the smart glasses itself.David Pierce, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Power Of Women In Commerce Our story begins in 2020, when McKinsey published a blockbuster report forecasting that women in the United States would inherit $11 trillion during this decade.Ben Kunz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The tax credits will also become refundable for the first time in the upcoming budget year, which begins on July 1, meaning the state will pay companies cash for any credits that exceed their tax liability.Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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As this all unfolds in court, the people are talking.Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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As the trial unfolds — and with Geel (actress Francisca Lewin) in a comfortable private cell — Mercedes gains access to Geel’s elegant apartment and expensive wardrobe.Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
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This comes as the Czech Republic looks to cement its place as an international production hub in the face of increasing competition from other country’s newer incentives and rebates, and as overseas hubs look to attract Hollywood back to their shores following last year’s labor strikes.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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The future looks bright for Easy Scaling under its new leadership.Lien De Pau, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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And the speed and defense is very likely to fade by the time that the big money starts to become due.Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mark Belling's podcast show starts May 1 The new podcast version of Belling's show, recorded under the WISN-AM and iHeart umbrella, will begin May 1.Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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Once your organization has success under its belt, prepare yourself for what comes next.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In business and professional growth alike, sustained success rarely comes without a meaningful investment.Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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As the crew collaborates with locals to fabricate a trend, unexpected connections blossom while a pervasive health crisis looms unacknowledged in the background.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Trade war looms Overseas shipments this year have represented a rare bright spot in the Chinese economy, with domestic spending mired in a slump and persistent woes in the property sector spooking investors.Peter Catterall, Fortune Asia, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Appears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appears. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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