- present tense form of appear (3rd person singular).
appears
Example Sentences
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"The harmful algal blooma is a leading plausible explanation and appears likely to have contributed, but the vailable evidence does not yet allow us to say definitively that it caused the entire decline," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
But stepping back, the U.S. stock market appears relatively healthy based on corporate profits and the portion of S&P 500 stocks trading above their 200-day moving average, according to Gordon.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026
Inside neurons, AHR appears to connect responses to the surrounding environment with the cellular processes that determine whether damaged axons can regenerate.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 29, 2026
High-frequency indicators point to a pickup in household consumption and private-sector spending, though the rebound appears uneven, ANZ said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
At last, the city appears on the horizon.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
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