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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4
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
House Speaker Mike Johnson appears to have smoothed out some of the bumps in the road ahead of tonight's GOP budget vote after some House Republicans voiced concerns over potential Medicaid cuts.
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
For better or worse, the Framework Laptop 12 appears to be its own separate system, with motherboards, accessories, and a refresh schedule distinct from the 13-inch laptop.
—Ars Technica, 25 Feb. 2025
There appears to be considerable Republican support for the cuts.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Redditors also pointed out that like his sister, the man appears to be doing nothing to stop his family's mistreatment of his wife.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
There appears to be a genuine worry about what could go wrong in the future as opposed to pushing it all out there to win big now.
—Jon MacHota, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
After years of strict border closures and travel restrictions, North Korea appears to be taking steps toward reopening to foreign tourists.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
In the 30-second commercial, Ye appears to be filming a close-up of his face while lying in a dentist's chair.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Rounding out the streak of departures is Ben Folds, who appears to have voluntarily stepped down from his role as artistic advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2025
Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
For better or worse, the Framework Laptop 12 appears to be its own separate system, with motherboards, accessories, and a refresh schedule distinct from the 13-inch laptop.
—Ars Technica, 25 Feb. 2025
There appears to be considerable Republican support for the cuts.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Redditors also pointed out that like his sister, the man appears to be doing nothing to stop his family's mistreatment of his wife.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
There appears to be a genuine worry about what could go wrong in the future as opposed to pushing it all out there to win big now.
—Jon MacHota, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
After years of strict border closures and travel restrictions, North Korea appears to be taking steps toward reopening to foreign tourists.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
In the 30-second commercial, Ye appears to be filming a close-up of his face while lying in a dentist's chair.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Feb. 2025
Rounding out the streak of departures is Ben Folds, who appears to have voluntarily stepped down from his role as artistic advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appears
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The bow itself shows no signs of slowing down for 2025, especially not with high-profile stars like Fanning and Demi Moore wearing them to awards shows.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
8 Jan. 2025
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Both shows focused on political and legal dramas in Chicago, and both were costumed by the exceptionally talented Daniel Lawson, who is still designing the wardrobe of the now-iconic character.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Given Arsenal’s qualification for the Champions League quarter-finals, the decision to sell to a potential competition rival seems unlikely.—
Jessy Parker Humphreys,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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There is some optimism among those connected to the Spanish club about his arrival, which would lessen the potential for more serious moves in January — although multiple sources have told The Athletic that the Englishman moving from Liverpool next month seems unfeasible.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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Most of this year’s top quarterback prospects will throw during pro day workouts this week, unofficially marking the last phase of the evaluation process before the NFL Draft begins on April 24.—
Zac Jackson,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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The team begins the new season at The K on Thursday against the Cleveland Guardians.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2025
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Yet as the story unfolds, Scrooge himself learns the profound value of a pause through his transformative journey with the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Final Thoughts While Blake Lively’s case unfolds in the public eye, the lessons extend far beyond Hollywood.—
Tom Spiggle,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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This plant looks similar to its relatives, the more popular Christmas cacti (Schlumbergera x buckleyi)and Thanksgiving cacti (Schlumbergera truncata), which are named for the holidays closest to their bloom times.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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How To Prepare Blue Corn There's a lot of history in our bowls of grits, and Southerners know not all corn looks the same.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2025
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Security & Safety A casino should offer a safe environment for its customers and this starts with proper licensing and ends with strict safety protocols such as SSL encryption.—
Matthew Gover,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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The Pink Qatari Clay Heritage Ritual is an indulgent 90 minutes, and starts with a body exfoliation with a scrub made from aromatic resins, Epsom salts and frankincense.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Catie Dull Republicans are taking the first steps Friday to usher in a new era of full GOP control in Washington as Congress comes into session but the usually ceremonial process in the House is already bogged down in political infighting over who should be elected Speaker of the House.—
Deirdre Walsh,
NPR,
3 Jan. 2025
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The vacation recap comes days after Lopez shared a video montage highlighting her 2024, which included red carpet appearances and musical performances.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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As the season winds down, speculation looms over Durant's future in Phoenix.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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Actions prompt complaints, calls for investigation As Martin’s confirmation vote looms, examples of his controversial actions are piling up.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Appears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appears. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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