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as in to show
to come into view
a police car appeared just as I ran a red light
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as in to begin
to come into existence
the benefits of the exercise program should appear almost immediately
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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
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Recent Examples of appear
In these updates, the C.D.C. appeared at pains to neither undermine its support for the vaccines nor directly contradict its boss’s boss.
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Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 31 May 2025
There are extremely limited circumstances under which hearings can be closed, none of which appear to have been met here.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025
Windhorst appeared on the ESPN show 'NBA Today to discuss the situation.
—Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
Farrow, known for her breakout role in the film Rosemary’s Baby, previously appeared on Broadway in the 1979 production of Romantic Comedy, opposite Anthony Perkins, as well as two subsequent staged readings on Broadway and regional productions.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2025
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Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 31 May 2025
There are extremely limited circumstances under which hearings can be closed, none of which appear to have been met here.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025
Windhorst appeared on the ESPN show 'NBA Today to discuss the situation.
—Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
Farrow, known for her breakout role in the film Rosemary’s Baby, previously appeared on Broadway in the 1979 production of Romantic Comedy, opposite Anthony Perkins, as well as two subsequent staged readings on Broadway and regional productions.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appear
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For comparison, some TV OSes, like Roku OS and LG's webOS, show ads on the OS's home screen and/or when showing screensavers.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2025
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That same month, public records show East Carolina University entered an 18-month, $50,450 contract with Deloitte for consulting services related to its athletic department.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
1 June 2025
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The ancestral Menominee community that built the agricultural system uncovered by this new research, however, seems to have been less populous and hierarchical than a place like Cahokia, showing that large-scale agriculture may have been a part of life in very different kinds of societies.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
6 June 2025
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As a young man in his 20s, Dwayne Debnam seemed to have his life lined up.—
Jonathan M. Pitts,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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Entering the homestretch, Journalism poked his head in front as Rodriguez began to fall back.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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Left-hander Reid Detmers, whose three-game nightmare stretch a month ago began with a game in Seattle, struck out two in a scoreless inning, including Mariners star Cal Raleigh.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
7 June 2025
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All three arrived at the Tree Top from another Waterbury bar.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2025
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Reduce stress by arriving early, ensuring your documents are in order.—
Milad Haghani,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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As the episodes unfold, the narrative mutates, and what begins as a crime story bends into something more abstract, more interior.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
4 June 2025
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In the days since, an intense manhunt has unfolded, which authorities said is currently focused in north central Arkansas region.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2025
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Wanting to feel that energy and looking for a break from the monotony of his rehab program in Arizona, Steele is planning to make regular visits to Wrigley Field to support his teammates and check in with the club’s staff.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Gauff had walked out onto Court Philippe-Chatrier looking focused but her steely gaze soon turned to sheepish laughter after opening her bag.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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Born with Sickle Cell Disease, Woolford started a non-profit, Sickle Cell Reproductive Education Directive, that advocates for patients like herself.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
28 May 2025
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Then, about 30 minutes after launch, Ship started to tumble, which was the result of a leak in Ship's fuel-tank systems, according to Huot.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
28 May 2025
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This series feels a lot more important than a late-May series should feel.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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With a wide variety of dining options, from international cuisines to specialty restaurants, every meal feels like an adventure in itself.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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“Appear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appear. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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