- present tense form of appear (3rd person singular).
appears
Example Sentences
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A male student who appears to be the other person involved in the conflict is rapidly approaching when Xavier vaults over the railing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
"I think this is an important distinction that merits continued study, as it appears that increased autophagy flux may be good in younger people yet problematic in older people," said Kumsta.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
Rather than annexing the island, the United States appears poised to secure many of its strategic objectives without changing any borders.
From Salon ● Oct. 13, 2026
One of the agreements was dated August 2003, but appears not to have been created or actually signed until 2007.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
A few minutes later, a man appears on the front porch and makes his way toward us.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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