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appear

[uh-peer] / əˈpɪər /


VERB
be obvious, clear
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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It didn’t appear that he viewed the numerous and increasingly urgent phone messages his wife and colleagues sent him.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 13, 2026

Some studies suggest nearly one in four people experience the condition, although many may be unaware until symptoms appear.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

High levels of IL1RAP appear to help maintain both tumor growth and resistance to treatment.

From Science Daily Sep. 12, 2026

Nor does Felton appear concerned that Harry Potter is being adapted again relatively soon after the films.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

With one hand on the steering wheel, I pat down my pockets, hoping some cash will magically appear the way Sandy June’s does.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Soybean oil appears in salad dressings, mayonnaise, baked goods, infant formula, snacks and fried foods; soy lecithin emulsifies chocolate and bread; and soy protein fortifies energy bars, breakfast cereals and canned soup.

From Salon Sep. 13, 2026

The findings suggest that although volcanic eruptions can temporarily interrupt the connection between the two ocean basins, the modern breakdown appears to be driven by a different force.

From Science Daily Sep. 13, 2026

Pritzker for a “pugilistic,” populist mantle attractive to voters seeking a Democrat who appears both combative and genuine.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 13, 2026

Min Zin appears to be in decent physical condition, though he has said he suffers knee pain, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 13, 2026

The front door opens again, and an imposing woman with microbeads piled high atop her head appears.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

It appeared as cooking oil, frying fat, shortening, salad dressing, mayonnaise and an inconspicuous ingredient in packaged foods.

From Salon Sep. 13, 2026

More intriguing were symptoms that appeared frequently enough to attract the researchers' attention but may not be as well represented in current drug labels or conventional adverse event reports.

From Science Daily Sep. 13, 2026

That should fuel optimism for opponents who spent the offseason watching the Rams assemble what appeared to be a super team.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 13, 2026

The AI researcher, who had previously worked at OpenAI, first announced he was leaving Anthropic in an interview with the Journal and subsequently appeared on CNN and Fox News.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 13, 2026

Callaway called over his shoulder as he headed down a thin dirt trail that appeared to lead straight into the woods.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

The Trump family often helps market the projects, appearing at public events.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 13, 2026

Kim Ju Ae has drawn attention for her taste in luxury fashion, appearing in Gucci sunglasses and wearing a Cartier watch.

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

The actress previously revealed that she has discussed appearing on the competition series, but noted that filming on the West Coast presents a logistical hurdle because she lives in New York.

From MarketWatch Sep. 8, 2026

Days before Webster's sentencing, BBC News found another active Substack account appearing to belong to him.

From BBC Sep. 7, 2026

Tycho could hardly write a book about a new star appearing in the midst of all that turmoil without at least nodding in the direction of astrology.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin




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