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as in presumed
appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed
at the start of the investigation, the apparent cause of the plane crash was mechanical failure
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as in visible
capable of being seen
as the fog lifts, the town in the valley below us will become more apparent
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as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
it's apparent from the smile on her face that she got a part in the play
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Recent Examples of apparent
Summit Ridge Media has no apparent online presence, and its address appears to be a mailing center in Reno, Nevada.
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Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Elle initially appears to be a mirror of Eva, but as the young heroine develops an unexpected affinity for Seattle, the differences between the mother-daughter duo become more apparent and a source of friction.
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Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Billy Schmidt had been watching the NBA Finals with his friends at a bar and was walking home when he was shot in the chest in an apparent robbery, according to police and his family.
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Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
News of the apparent closure broke on Reddit on Tuesday, June 30.
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Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
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Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Elle initially appears to be a mirror of Eva, but as the young heroine develops an unexpected affinity for Seattle, the differences between the mother-daughter duo become more apparent and a source of friction.
—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Billy Schmidt had been watching the NBA Finals with his friends at a bar and was walking home when he was shot in the chest in an apparent robbery, according to police and his family.
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Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
1 July 2026
News of the apparent closure broke on Reddit on Tuesday, June 30.
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Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apparent
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The presumed reasoning behind why the film was ignored is multilayered.
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The smoke plume was visible across portions of eastern Sacramento County, including Arden Arcade, Folsom and Rosemont.
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Unlike tournaments of the past, all players, not just starters, face each other at the center circle during the national anthems, which is visible to all parts of the stadium.
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The teenage phenom is able to complement his obvious technical skills with a flair and maturity in high-pressure situations that is well beyond his years.
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This was most obvious during Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour, when brands capitalized on all things Taylor — friendship bracelets, themed drinks and even concert outfits.
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
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If stress builds, schedule a short stretch break and set softer deadlines where possible, because kindness to your body supports reliable output.
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Evolutionary cues, emotional encoding and genetics all converge in how partners experience each other’s smell, and a noticeable shift in that experience may be worth paying attention to.
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After 12 weeks, the results suggested that a tiny dose of regular exercise could yield noticeable physical benefits.
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Eiglarsh added that while the suffering of the families was evident throughout the trial, the defense successfully argued that the crash was a tragic accident.
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As part of this shift, Cuban officers are opting to train soldiers in guerrilla tactics rather than conventional warfare — a strategic departure corroborated by Cancian that is also evident in the footage.
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The dispute over Key Lime Air The episode began with a routine-seeming request.
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.
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Read more about the heat dome and tips on staying cool in this visual explainer.
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But doing a documentary about a writer – that presents a much more difficult visual challenge.
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“Apparent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apparent. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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