1
as in showed
to come into view
a police car appeared just as I ran a red light
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2
as in seemed
to give the impression of being
it appears that he doesn't hear you
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as in began
to come into existence
the benefits of the exercise program should appear almost immediately
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as in arrived
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 appeared
The 77-year-old star appeared on stage toward the end of the CBS broadcast, where she was set to present the award for Best Motion Picture — Drama.
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Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Videos posted to Russian military blogger channels appeared to show columns of Ukrainian armored vehicles on the move.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
The nominee and presenter appeared in a custom Giorgio Armani Privé strapless champagne silk gown featuring a curved geometric detail embellished with Swarovski crystals.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
This story first appeared in a January stand-alone issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
Brody also appeared in seven episodes of his wife’s ABC sitcom Single Parents in 2019 and 2020, playing Meester’s deadbeat boyfriend Derek.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Ukrainian troops appeared to make small advances on Sunday but did not achieve significant breakthroughs of the Russian lines, according to open-source monitors.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
His writing has appeared inthe New York Times, New York, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Sunset, Wine Enthusiast, and more.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
The Challengers star appeared on the red carpet with a diamond ring on her left-hand ring finger at the ceremony, causing speculation about a possible engagement.
—People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Videos posted to Russian military blogger channels appeared to show columns of Ukrainian armored vehicles on the move.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
The nominee and presenter appeared in a custom Giorgio Armani Privé strapless champagne silk gown featuring a curved geometric detail embellished with Swarovski crystals.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
This story first appeared in a January stand-alone issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
Brody also appeared in seven episodes of his wife’s ABC sitcom Single Parents in 2019 and 2020, playing Meester’s deadbeat boyfriend Derek.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Ukrainian troops appeared to make small advances on Sunday but did not achieve significant breakthroughs of the Russian lines, according to open-source monitors.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
His writing has appeared inthe New York Times, New York, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Sunset, Wine Enthusiast, and more.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
The Challengers star appeared on the red carpet with a diamond ring on her left-hand ring finger at the ceremony, causing speculation about a possible engagement.
—People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appeared
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However, Barcelona showed a concentration and seriousness befitting of what was asked of them, but unbecoming of the turbulent moment this squad are going through.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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More than 330 million people throughout the world suffer from depressive disorders, and a 2019 study showed that 7% of Americans reported moderate or severe symptoms of depression in the previous two weeks.—
Ronnie Cohen,
NPR,
5 Jan. 2025
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New look Milan overcome wasteful Juventus That wastefulness seemed to spark Milan into life, Theo Hernandez wasting a similarly simple chance to equalise, then Michele Di Gregorio needing a good save to deny Tijjani Reijnders.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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The intentionally empty area around Sgr A*'s frame seemed to actually punctuate its conceptual and visual weight in a way its typical online backdrop of search bars and Google Chrome tabs never has for me.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Following the demise of the dinosaurs, Earth’s temperature spiked and put the ocean in a state of turmoil, and the early anglerfish began to explore more of the deep sea.—
Danielle Hall,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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Workers at more than a dozen Chicago area Starbucks were on strike Christmas Eve, union organizers said, as baristas escalated a national walkout that began in three cities, including Chicago, on Friday.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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The most drama unfolded in the double-overtime Peach Bowl between Texas and Arizona State.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Annual Golden Globes after-party unfolded at Marea.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2025
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Better still, Baltimore’s offense looked ready to go for the two-point conversion and steal a win.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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From the opening tip, Williamson looked explosive.—
William Guillory,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The cold of the night had returned, and the baby had started to shiver.—
Karen Zautyk,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Really then, the New Year has already started at Madison Square Garden, for the Knicks if not the hockey team whose name must not be mentioned.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Razorbacks’ marquee win came against a Playoff team in Tennessee, but that didn’t spark a surge at all.—
Dan Santaromita,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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Shortly after, came the US Olympic trials.—
Paras J. Haji,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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In the viral video's comments section, viewers expressed their surprise that the felting process worked.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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Several of Erivo’s looks also include felting, which Tazewell said gave them an organic quality.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Appeared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appeared. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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