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appear

[uh-peer] / əˈpɪər /


VERB
be obvious, clear
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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The trades being investigated, however, do not appear to be part of the recent rally and appear to be focused at the acquired firm.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 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

There are still numerous construction projects throughout the city, however, that appear far from being finished — especially at metro stations.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

However, simulator tests, the results of which have been shared with the BBC, appear to demonstrate that it would actually need 14-18 seconds.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Theo repeats, scanning the packed parlor as if a secret remote nook will somehow appear between the perspiring bodies.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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