1
as in to show
to come into view
a police car appeared just as I ran a red light
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3
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
The court in January issued a default judgment, reserved for cases in which the defendant fails to appear.
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Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
Variety has learned that both Cola and Gomez will appear in Season 3 of the Apple TV+ dramedy in recurring roles.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
Reneé Rapp appeared on an episode in January, while Noah Kahan stopped by the following month; Chris Stapleton is also set to make a cameo in July.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
The cancellations, which affect items such as beach chairs, scooters, and air conditioners, appear to be a response to President Donald Trump's tariffs announced on April 2.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
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Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
Variety has learned that both Cola and Gomez will appear in Season 3 of the Apple TV+ dramedy in recurring roles.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
Reneé Rapp appeared on an episode in January, while Noah Kahan stopped by the following month; Chris Stapleton is also set to make a cameo in July.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
The cancellations, which affect items such as beach chairs, scooters, and air conditioners, appear to be a response to President Donald Trump's tariffs announced on April 2.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appear
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In February 2025, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed that food prices were up 3.2% year-over-year, with food away from home rising 4.5%—a clear indicator that even fast food is being reconsidered as an occasional indulgence.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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For the rest of the short teaser, Lord and Lady Grantham (Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern) are shown walking around the grounds of the estate, touching bannisters and stone pillars with an air of finality.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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Characterized by embracing your natural shape and texture—imperfections and all—the trend is a fitting one for 2025, as the year already seems to be celebrating a distinct come-as-you-are vibe as far as beauty goes.—
Dulce Moncada,
Glamour,
7 Apr. 2025
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The odometer-like graphic seems to resonate with everyday readers.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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Following news of his death, multiple tributes began to pour in for him on his last Instagram post.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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What begins as a simple quest soon transforms into a life-changing adventure, forcing Alex to reevaluate her priorities.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The film arrives on Amazon Prime Video on Thursday.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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The performance was shot back in February at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C., and Bad Bunny arrived with his backing band LoS SOBRiNOS, led by musical director and percussionist Julito Gastón.—
Juan J. Arroyo,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
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Deep in the heart of Southeast Asia’s tropical rainforests, a marvel of nature unfolds daily — a story of explosive heroism that redefines sacrifice.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The floors slide out from the center section and the walls, prebuilt and attached, unfold and lock into place with the windows already built in.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The seasonal beach community off South Carolina is usually a place to work on your swing, but here looked more like Davos for the owners box crowd.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Amelia Gray opted for lingerie inspiration for her red carpet look.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Instead, Smash The Musical starts just well enough, and stays there.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Japanese Breakfast will play Coachella on April 12 and April 19 before embarking on an international tour starting April 23.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Many individuals feel too stressed or busy will avoid treating themselves, according to a study by Cornell SC Johnson College of Business published in the Journal of Consumer Research.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Even Bangkok, some 600 miles away, felt widespread shaking and saw significant damage from the quake -- including the total collapse of a skyscraper under construction.—
Mark Osborne,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Appear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appear. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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