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appear

[uh-peer] / əˈpɪər /


VERB
be obvious, clear
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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Of course, like everyone, there will be the chance to simply enjoy the spectacle and take in the stories that appear out of every twist of the five-week tournament.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

They appear to have solved one problem only to create another, and now they want another $160 to come back.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

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

Historically, higher oil and fertilizer prices take up to twelve months to fully filter through food-supply chains, meaning much of the impact has yet to appear in consumer prices, Stamer said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

They found an extra theater seat that didn’t appear too dusty or irreparably broken and dragged it from the corner just in time for Molly to forcefully deposit Anat in it.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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