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appear

[uh-peer] / əˈpɪər /


VERB
be obvious, clear
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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Many resembled ferns more than modern animals and appear to have lacked mouths, organs, and the ability to move.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Of course, plumbing problems can be more complicated than they first appear.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer is in third place in the current ballot tally, and the odds of him overtaking Hilton appear increasingly unlikely.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Kalshi said it would use a risk scoring method to identify markets that appear more at risk of manipulation or insider trading, such as those on national security matters.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Every once in a while a poem would appear from the Sweet Singer.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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