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appear

[uh-peer] / əˈpɪər /


VERB
be obvious, clear
Synonyms
Antonyms
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

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

They are trained on enormous amounts of text and learn patterns in language, allowing them to generate responses that often appear remarkably human.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

“We will stroll the street near the train depot and make it appear that we happen upon Mrs. Maroney by chance,” Aunt Kitty explained as we took off in a buggy for Philadelphia.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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