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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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
The Emmy-winning host and executive producer of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver has landed a guest role on General Hospital, appearing in a three-episode arc that'll air on July 2, 3 and 6 on ABC.
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Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
The Germans began putting pressure on Paraguay from the start of the extra period, including a possible penalty when Nick Woltemade’s shot was blocked by Gustavo Gómez, appearing to hit his arm.
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Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
After appearing on the red carpet in a high-drama red gown, the actress changed into a sultry cobalt blue number from the Tom Ford Resort 2026 line.
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Meg Walters,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Security architectures designed for static or predictable ground threats now face inexpensive aerial systems capable of appearing without warning.
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Bill Edwards,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Cain spent the first three years of his NBA career on a two-way contract, appearing in 81 NBA regular season games with Miami and New Orleans, before signing with the Magic.
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Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Sincere meekly hands her a flower from his pocket and sits down, appearing penitent.
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Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
In response to his comments, CNN published an online commentary criticizing Dershowitz's argument, and others appearing on the network also condemned his statements.
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Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
According to the witness, a helicopter arrived roughly one hour after the incident appearing to search the area, followed by rescue hikers arriving with equipment.
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Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
The Germans began putting pressure on Paraguay from the start of the extra period, including a possible penalty when Nick Woltemade’s shot was blocked by Gustavo Gómez, appearing to hit his arm.
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Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
After appearing on the red carpet in a high-drama red gown, the actress changed into a sultry cobalt blue number from the Tom Ford Resort 2026 line.
—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Security architectures designed for static or predictable ground threats now face inexpensive aerial systems capable of appearing without warning.
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Bill Edwards,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Cain spent the first three years of his NBA career on a two-way contract, appearing in 81 NBA regular season games with Miami and New Orleans, before signing with the Magic.
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Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Sincere meekly hands her a flower from his pocket and sits down, appearing penitent.
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Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
In response to his comments, CNN published an online commentary criticizing Dershowitz's argument, and others appearing on the network also condemned his statements.
—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
According to the witness, a helicopter arrived roughly one hour after the incident appearing to search the area, followed by rescue hikers arriving with equipment.
—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearing
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The idea was to reflect girlhood through different periods of American history, showing the changes and similarities in books and their accompanying dolls and historically accurate outfits.
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What started as a small barbecue competition with 12 teams has become a 44-year tradition with more than 100 teams showing up and showing out at the Great Lenexa BBQ Battle.
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Yet these easy luxuries have simultaneously raised the entitlement of citizens and their expectations of largesse from their underfunded, over-bureaucratized, overpromising governments, which are left seeming slow and inept.
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Some artists have eras, experimental phases, detours, creative dalliances; Arthur Russell’s career, for all its seeming contradictions—classical minimalism and lascivious disco, Zen Buddhist mantras and winsome country pop—was a continuum.
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Crunchyroll subscribers can also stream the movie, offered in both Japanese and English dubs, starting the same day.
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For the Heat’s Antetokounmpo and Adebayo, ample challenges ahead — starting with an East seedings race unlike any other in recent years.
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Friends of both Swift and the Kansas City Chiefs football star tight end began arriving mid-afternoon in a steady stream of SUVs.
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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and his wife, Kelly, were spotted leaving their hotel en route to the celebration, while Fox Sports personalities Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson were also seen arriving for the event.
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America250 is behind the ball drops unfolding in many cities, including New York, and will host a concert in Los Angeles on Saturday.
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Related Stories The play centers on Helen’s homecoming following a war waged over her, unfolding on the first uneasy night of peace.
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Along with the main shades in the lineup, there are seven color-correcting options that neutralize, brighten, and leave skin looking more refined.
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After the revolution, explained Miller, Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton wasn't liking how the country's coffers were looking.
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While veterans jockey for new contracts during free agency, young players are getting their tryout opportunities with NBA summer league games beginning this week.
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With the hot stretch just beginning, officials continue to emphasize one message for anyone spending time indoors or outside.
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With how rapidly healthcare organizations are relying on AI applications, data federation and new tools that are being intricately weaved through core data streams, the number of cybersecurity incidents is sure to increase in the coming decade.
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Bauhs has plans to hit 10 new stadiums in the coming college football stadium, which would put him at 135 out of 138.
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“Appearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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