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appear to be

VERB
sound
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
be real
WEAK


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Tryl says although it is clear Britain is "creaking at the top", his research on public opinion suggests the foundations of community still appear to be strong.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The new model does appear to be more powerful than previous generations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Markets appear to be becoming more confident that the global economy can run smoothly with less oil, at least for a limited time until a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is reached.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

At this moment, as the infrastructure build-out to support generative artificial intelligence is in full swing, emerging markets include some very important players, and some of them appear to be well-priced.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

“Don't know, boss,” the man says, spinning on himself to propel additional flyers into the hands of the rushing masses, none of whom appear to be stopping.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle




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