1
as in to show
to come into view
a police car appeared just as I ran a red light
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
3
as in to begin
to come into existence
the benefits of the exercise program should appear almost immediately
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in to arrive
to get to a destination
a friend who daily manages to appear at our door just as dinner is being served
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of appear
The 36-year-old Spaniard breaks Roger Federer’s record by appearing in a 66th consecutive Grand Slam singles tournament, continuing a run that started at the 2002 French Open.
—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Actress Mariska Hargitay, who joined Swift courtside at Madison Square Garden during Game 4 of the NBA Finals, appears to have one notable gap in her Broadway schedule.
—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
And the source material for the AI Overviews also appears eminently gameable, even when not trafficking in actual fiction.
—
Justin Elliott,
ProPublica,
2 July 2026
Virality, however, is not the same as long-term brand value, something ALO appears acutely aware of.
—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for appear
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Actress Mariska Hargitay, who joined Swift courtside at Madison Square Garden during Game 4 of the NBA Finals, appears to have one notable gap in her Broadway schedule.
—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
And the source material for the AI Overviews also appears eminently gameable, even when not trafficking in actual fiction.
—
Justin Elliott,
ProPublica,
2 July 2026
Virality, however, is not the same as long-term brand value, something ALO appears acutely aware of.
—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for appear
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appear
Verb
-
In fact, research shows that when given the choice, on-site work remains the least popular option across every age range according to Gallup.
-
The younger James, who was drafted in the second round in 2024 to form the first father-son duo in NBA history, showed steady improvement during his second season.
Verb
-
The Pew report illustrates why homeownership is increasingly the province of older Americans, and why first-time buyers seem like a vanishing breed.
-
Ronaldo had also seemed to get that first knockout goal just minutes earlier, but he was called offside.
Verb
-
Friends of both Swift and the Kansas City Chiefs football star tight end began arriving mid-afternoon in a steady stream of SUVs.
-
Nunez said investigators planned to interview an employee who was working at the business when the blaze began.
Verb
-
Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended the World Cup match between Colombia and Portugal at Hard Rock Stadium, with the West Miami Republican arriving with local soccer moguls Jose and Jorge Mas.
-
He is slated to arrive in Toronto and complete his journey on July 4, just in time for the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Verb
-
Cloud cover prevented a California Highway Patrol helicopter from reaching the injured climber directly, forcing the rescue to unfold in stages.
-
Hours later, as the bodies of the children were being handed over to their families, scenes of anguish unfolded outside hospitals and in the neighborhood on the outskirts of Lahore where the private tutoring center was located in a house.
Verb
-
For the best chance of seeing them, move away from city lights, lie flat on your back and look toward the southern sky near the Aquarius constellation, NASA says.
-
Mann’s bag appears to be from Chanel, and looks a lot like this $10k pick in particular.
Verb
-
In order to keep the necessities, like Bear Valley Community Hospital, online, BVES shut power off to businesses and homes starting Friday morning for several hours.
-
The first baseman started the scoring in the first frame, lining an RBI single before adding a 418-foot solo homer in the third inning.
Verb
-
This pack comes with four waterproof, spacious dustbags big enough for bulky sneakers and heels alike, which flight attendants say still hold up after consistent use.
-
Gakpo's teammates came onto the filed to support him and formed a circle around him, putting their arms around each other as the crowd cheered, as shown in another video shared by Fox Sports.
Cite this Entry
“Appear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appear. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
