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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
Based in Los Angeles, his articles have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Harvard Business Review, Esquire and on National Public Radio.
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R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The Borg-Warner Trophy appeared in Victory Lane at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first time in 1936, when Louis Meyer became the first three-time winner of the Indianapolis 500.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Chiu also wore a white Chanel cap that covered most of her hair, which appeared short in photos.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
James Pagliaro, 26, of Middletown, New York, appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge S. Dave Vatti in Bridgeport this week and was ordered detained on a federal criminal complaint, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 Mar. 2025
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R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The Borg-Warner Trophy appeared in Victory Lane at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first time in 1936, when Louis Meyer became the first three-time winner of the Indianapolis 500.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Chiu also wore a white Chanel cap that covered most of her hair, which appeared short in photos.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
James Pagliaro, 26, of Middletown, New York, appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge S. Dave Vatti in Bridgeport this week and was ordered detained on a federal criminal complaint, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 Mar. 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 14 Apr. 2025.
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