1
as in shows
to come into view
a police car appeared just as I ran a red light
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2
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
At one point, the individual appears to tilt their head away from a doorbell camera, hold a flashlight in their mouth and attempt to cover the lens with a gloved hand and what looked like part of a plant pulled from the yard.
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Bradford Betz , Matt Finn, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Where to see the partial solar eclipse A far greater number of people will be able to witness the partial stage of the annular solar eclipse during which the moon appears to take a 'bite' out of the sun.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Education isn’t a cure-all; North Korea appears to have decent schools yet is impoverished and totalitarian.
—Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Its only real beach is an ephemeral strand that appears seasonally, if luck will have it.
—Betsy Andrews, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
As dusk settles over Minneapolis, something unexpected appears on the side of the YWCA building.
—Derek James, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Viewed through the disgruntled servant’s bias, the 17-year-old Catherine of the book appears monstrous and mythic.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
But in this one-on-one setting, Chopra Jonas appears at ease talking about her family.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
With the Awami League banned from contesting, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party appears to be the frontrunner.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Bradford Betz , Matt Finn, FOXNews.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Where to see the partial solar eclipse A far greater number of people will be able to witness the partial stage of the annular solar eclipse during which the moon appears to take a 'bite' out of the sun.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Education isn’t a cure-all; North Korea appears to have decent schools yet is impoverished and totalitarian.
—Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Its only real beach is an ephemeral strand that appears seasonally, if luck will have it.
—Betsy Andrews, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
As dusk settles over Minneapolis, something unexpected appears on the side of the YWCA building.
—Derek James, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Viewed through the disgruntled servant’s bias, the 17-year-old Catherine of the book appears monstrous and mythic.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
But in this one-on-one setting, Chopra Jonas appears at ease talking about her family.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
With the Awami League banned from contesting, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party appears to be the frontrunner.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appears
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Footage of the incident shows King Charles greeting dozens of residents when one man shouted at him, asking whether the monarch had urged police to investigate his disgraced brother, according to The Times.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Our research shows these concerts significantly increased occupancy rates in short-term rentals – although the effect did not translate to hotels.—
Gidon Jakar,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
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This seems odd but ripening fruit releases small amounts of ethylene gas which can reduce the longevity of the arrangement.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
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And in that choice, there is politics – even when the song seems to speak only of love, partying, or heartbreak.—
Rocio Munoz,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Training at Kempo Goju dojos typically begins around age 5, but all ages are accepted.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Fat Tuesday is a day of feasting on rich foods before the fasting period of Lent begins.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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Tracking a weekend cold front Our next major rain-maker arrives as a potentially stronger cold front Friday into Saturday.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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The service Grace Hynes, who runs front of house, is as bright as a button and effortlessly informative about what arrives on your plate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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As the song unfolds, their voices begin to braid together like twin strands of ivy—a Scottish lilt and a Montana twang—creeping across a hard stone wall of fuzzy grunge guitars.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
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Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome unfolds in phases.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Analysts said the risk/reward in the bank stock looks better after the recent sell-off, with shares down over 7% year to date.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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At first glance, the message looks polished and uses official branding that signals credibility.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Their segment starts at one true but basic idea — teenagers today are too reliant on cell phones — and never goes past it.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2026
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Known as the Raffles x Christofle Bespoke Dining Experience, this private evening starts with a stay for two in the hotel’s 2,200-square-foot Presidential Suite and showcases a meal curated by Raffles culinary director Jim Reuteman.—
Laurie Brookins,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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His appearance in court comes three months after Anna Kepner, an 18-year-old from Titusville, was found dead aboard the Carnival Horizon in November while on a family vacation.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Today, less than three years after a teenager shot him six times, the music still comes.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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