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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
Barclays retail analyst Seth Sigman cut the retailer's price target in late June and said the company appears to be losing some of its most loyal customers.
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Melissa Repko, CNBC, 15 July 2025
Now, oyster shells are appearing in coastal gins worldwide.
—Camille Berry, Vogue, 15 July 2025
The ongoing heatwave conditions in the region appear to be keeping audiences outdoors, choosing sun over cinema, as evidenced by the drop in blockbuster collections, which experienced a decline of 35% week-on-week.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 July 2025
But the name Sullivan appeared in 1900 as the 898th most popular name.
—Clea Haran, Parents, 15 July 2025
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Melissa Repko, CNBC, 15 July 2025
Now, oyster shells are appearing in coastal gins worldwide.
—Camille Berry, Vogue, 15 July 2025
The ongoing heatwave conditions in the region appear to be keeping audiences outdoors, choosing sun over cinema, as evidenced by the drop in blockbuster collections, which experienced a decline of 35% week-on-week.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 July 2025
But the name Sullivan appeared in 1900 as the 898th most popular name.
—Clea Haran, Parents, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appear
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Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton sat in a suite and received the loudest ovation from the crowd when he was shown on the videoboard.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Byron, who is married with children, immediately hid when the couple was shown on screen.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
19 July 2025
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While some seemed excited about Buck's sudden appearance, some speculated about the possibility of Stephanopoulos leaving the show.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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There seems to have been some confusion about the severity of the misdemeanor to which Brown ultimately pleaded no contest.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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The Red Sox are competitive this season, but their World Series window is only just beginning to open.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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And with this email begins a journey through so much of what Nashville has to offer.—
Benjamin Goad,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Responding to a 911 call placed by the surviving victim, officers with the Austin Police Department arrived at 804 East Braker Lane and found both occupants suffering from gunshot wounds.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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But Wednesday’s announcement arrives at the point that a memo from Sharp to Palomar seemed to predict.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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But the way their loss unfolded in Monday’s series opener against the Royals created a frustrating backdrop to a stretch where the Cubs have tried to focus on their play while Milwaukee mounted a charge up the standings to the best record in baseball.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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The moments unfolded during the King's visit to Newmarket with Queen Camilla.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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This plays out across the dash in the digital driver display and the touch screen system that, for BMW drivers, will look familiar.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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What to look for in quality grain-free dog foods Whole protein The best grain-free dog foods are wholesome, and their primary ingredients should include whole animal proteins.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Verb
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He’s set to start the All-Star Game in right field on Tuesday night.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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The two got married, had a baby, and started a quiet life together far away from his violent past.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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So why does life feel costly for many Michiganders?—
Adrienne Roberts,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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His loss is deeply felt across the entire ROTC and Rutgers community.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
27 July 2025
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“Appear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appear. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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