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as in shows
to come into view
a police car appeared just as I ran a red light
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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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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
However, the protection this unit gives appears to have been defeated as the Ukrainian Air Force reports that increasing numbers of Shaheds are being downed by electronic warfare, or redirected back to Russia.
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David Hambling, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The somewhat cryptic post appears to be referencing the parent company that controls WWE and UFC.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Barton appears to enjoy juxtaposing the banality of Helen’s life as a wife and mother—flawlessly hosting her husband’s holiday work party, sticking jewels on a crown for a Nativity costume—with the extravagant action of her secret life.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
That would ease engagement with Moscow significantly; at the moment, no one in the Kremlin appears to have the authority to negotiate on these issues.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Neither man appears to have an opponent lined up.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
If the provision sunsets (Congress appears mixed on this one), more taxpayers would be able to itemize their deductions.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The United Nations General Assembly Building, which was completed in 1952, also appears in the film.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 24 Dec. 2024
The key to the show’s appeal is Rosenthal’s interviewing style, which keeps him present in the conversation rather than gesturing toward its eventual audience; in other words, his interest appears genuine rather than performative.
—Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
David Hambling, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The somewhat cryptic post appears to be referencing the parent company that controls WWE and UFC.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Barton appears to enjoy juxtaposing the banality of Helen’s life as a wife and mother—flawlessly hosting her husband’s holiday work party, sticking jewels on a crown for a Nativity costume—with the extravagant action of her secret life.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
That would ease engagement with Moscow significantly; at the moment, no one in the Kremlin appears to have the authority to negotiate on these issues.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Neither man appears to have an opponent lined up.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
If the provision sunsets (Congress appears mixed on this one), more taxpayers would be able to itemize their deductions.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The United Nations General Assembly Building, which was completed in 1952, also appears in the film.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 24 Dec. 2024
The key to the show’s appeal is Rosenthal’s interviewing style, which keeps him present in the conversation rather than gesturing toward its eventual audience; in other words, his interest appears genuine rather than performative.
—Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appears
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Research published in August in BMC Ecology and Evolution now shows that rainfall also affects the developing baby turtle.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Liverpool’s start to the season shows that the club are on the right track.Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Well, 2024 seems to have been a very busy year for the OECD and the OECD inclusive framework base erosion and profit shifting in terms of implementation of these two pillars.Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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However, this outcome seems unlikely, considering the Chargers play at New England and at Las Vegas to end the regular season.James Boyd, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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During his journey, meanwhile, Ellen begins to suffer, possessed with Orlok’s presence.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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This second release in the Elements series focuses on where the magic truly begins—the fermentation—dialing up the fermenting period to nearly five full days, twice its normal length.Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
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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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While in 2025 the foundations for the agentic web will be laid out, many variables will impact how this upcoming year unfolds.Cloris Chen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Schaefer continues to play better and better and looks to be in a premier role for Canada to start the tournament.The Athletic NHL Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Below, see some of Chappell Roan’s most spellbinding looks from 2024.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Work on the new store starts after Arsenal’s visit on January 4.Andy Naylor, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Kassandra starts a little shy while meeting new coworkers, who wouldn’t be a little shy on their first day?Rob Gagnon, Hartford Courant, 23 Dec. 2024
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What comes next for the Democratic Party.Fox News, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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The shooting comes less than two days before Christmas, one of the busiest shopping times of the year.Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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The past, visible, thus stands in front of the speaker, while the future, unseeable, looms behind.Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Rachael Bade with what looms next on Capitol Hill.ABC News, ABC News, 22 Dec. 2024
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