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appear

[uh-peer] / əˈpɪər /


VERB
be obvious, clear
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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I’ve returned, spending time with friends, exploring neighborhoods, enjoying the parks and marveling at the lakes that seem to appear around every corner.

From Salon • 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

“It doesn’t appear that he’s impacted the political underpinnings of a deep blue city like Los Angeles,” Schnur said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

A buzzing noise in her ears would appear and become more noticeable whenever she felt tired.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

In the next moon, the Blackthorn Moon, the red eye would appear; and the power of the bear would grow stronger.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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