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appear

[uh-peer] / əˈpɪər /


VERB
be obvious, clear
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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But fast forward more than three decades to the present day and excitement for the return of the World Cup on American soil does not yet appear to have really taken off.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Appealing does appear to pay off: Of the 18% of patients who did appeal, nearly all of them were able to overturn the initial denial of skilled nursing care.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

In any case, the bills appear unlikely to become law soon.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

I’ve returned, spending time with friends, exploring neighborhoods, enjoying the parks and marveling at the lakes that seem to appear around every corner.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Boaz turned briefly, scowling, and realized a second too late that to everyone else it might appear that he was grimacing at the pair of elderly men in the row behind him.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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