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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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
Last year, New York's Zohran Mamdani won his mayoral race after appearing on Piker's stream.
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
In that sense, the effort to avoid appearing wrong can weaken decision-making.
—Paul Wachtel, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Modern-day burritos started appearing on restaurant menus in California sometime in the 1930s, but the oldest historical mention of the Mexican dish was in 1895.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Like a quality watch, gold necklaces are timeless accessories — living outside of the trend cycle while appearing around the necks of society’s most fashionable year in and year out, no matter the season.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2026
The Writers Guild of America correctly identified the Disney deal as appearing to sanction the theft of creative work.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
However, this will be the first time Brummel’s name is appearing on voters’ ballots.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
In April, the telltale 14-inch-tall umbrella-like leaves of May apple start appearing.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Cyrus and Hemsworth dated on and off for years after appearing together in the movie The Last Song.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2026
Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
In that sense, the effort to avoid appearing wrong can weaken decision-making.
—Paul Wachtel, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Modern-day burritos started appearing on restaurant menus in California sometime in the 1930s, but the oldest historical mention of the Mexican dish was in 1895.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Like a quality watch, gold necklaces are timeless accessories — living outside of the trend cycle while appearing around the necks of society’s most fashionable year in and year out, no matter the season.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2026
The Writers Guild of America correctly identified the Disney deal as appearing to sanction the theft of creative work.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
However, this will be the first time Brummel’s name is appearing on voters’ ballots.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
In April, the telltale 14-inch-tall umbrella-like leaves of May apple start appearing.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Cyrus and Hemsworth dated on and off for years after appearing together in the movie The Last Song.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appearing
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The complaint included Colorado State Patrol inspection records showing 19 notices in the years leading up to the crash -- most related to brake problems.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Auriemma wasn’t finished showing his displeasure.—
David Brandt,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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To remedy this seeming deficiency in power, the marque’s then-head of racing, Erich Waxenberger, set up a skunkworks program to create a more potent Pagoda.—
Brett Berk,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2026
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Plus, a slightly soft finish on the leather or suede keeps the look from seeming too strict.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2026
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Even amid this buzz, however, the cracks are starting to show.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
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Insurance wildfire models are starting to play the role of the grading scale, and policies such as Zone Zero, the national building codes.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Security camera video from the family's home shows a deputy, whom the family attorney identified as Jose Guzman, arriving at the Apple Valley home.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Due to long wait times, people began arriving at airports extremely early to try to make their flights on time, sometimes waiting in lines for multiple hours.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Moleskine and Issey Miyake’s collaboration brings the late designer’s love of pleats to the beloved writing staple, with the pages unfolding accordion-like between the familiar black cover of the brand’s standard notebooks.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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The sophomore honors student makes a […] Recent Gallup and Pew findings suggest that CCSU’s institutional reorientation is unfolding at a moment of eroding public trust in Big Tech.—
Dr. Timothy Scott,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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The district is also looking at how to pay for aging equipment including heating, ventilation and air conditioning, which could require at least $500,000 in budget increases.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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Rabell said Hernandez’s mother, who lived at the property and ran it with her boyfriend, brought her before at least one ALF owner who was looking for a new resident.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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This year is beginning to resemble the magical 2024 season for Korda, who won seven times en route to becoming Player of the Year.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The union and workers agreed to return to work after the company agreed to return for two days of face-to-face contract negotiations beginning April 9.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Those are fighting words, and, in the coming days, the Pope can counter them as much through symbolic acts as through words of peace.—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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Harrison, who declined to discuss his friend’s personal life, had a T-shirt made for Friday night’s vigil in Metayer’s honor at Coral Springs City Hall, one of several planned around South Florida in the coming days.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Appearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appearing. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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