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appear

[uh-peer] / əˈpɪər /


VERB
be obvious, clear
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




Example Sentences

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What first seemed like an unusual case now appears to be part of a broader category of failed supernovae that quietly produce black holes.

From Science Daily

Surprisingly, this outer world appears to be rocky.

From Science Daily

“At this time, the deaths do not appear to be suspicious,” Cipolla said.

From Los Angeles Times

The Australian, who has been a dominant force in halfpipe over the past decade, has still not topped the podium at the Olympics -- 16 years after he appeared at his first Games in Vancouver.

From Barron's

The chances of a court battle appear to be growing, with the threat of deep cuts in water deliveries to California and other Western states.

From Los Angeles Times