- present participle of appear.
appearing
Example Sentences
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As well as putting out videos on his own accounts on X and TikTok, he has sought to broaden his audience by appearing on entertainment channels run by creators with large followings.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
Szabo, appearing before the council, acknowledged that the city faces a financial risk.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Remember, one of the acronyms for fear is “future experiences appearing real.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
The streaming service says the AI Persona badge, that will start appearing on some profiles from mid-September, will flag to listeners if an "artist's identity may be AI-generated and does not represent a real person".
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
“Pip,” said Joe, appearing a little hurried and troubled, “there has been larks. And, dear sir, what have been betwixt us—have been.”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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