- present tense form of appear (3rd person singular).
appears
Example Sentences
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Something appears to be preventing much of that gas from cooling and falling inward.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026
A third and later episode appears to have involved heated water moving underground.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 30, 2026
The French lab-testing company has historically delivered sustainable organic sales growth above 6%, but its growth engine now appears structurally weaker, the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Despite overall crossings dropping, the stretch of coastline used for smuggling appears to be widening.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
“Postal Tygers, it appears you shall have to make this important delivery without me, for I have some business with the baroness. Are you up to the task?”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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