- present tense form of appear (3rd person singular).
appears
Example Sentences
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Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified a molecular mechanism that appears to restrict the ability of injured neurons to regrow damaged axons.
From Science Daily ● 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
And US President Donald Trump appears to believe the Russian leader – saying this week that "he's not going to attack a Nato territory".
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
In this cosmic battle, dark energy appears to be winning — expanding our universe over trillions of years until everything thins and smooths out into almost nothingness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
But as Ms. Lena sings, lights flicker on, and a new step appears with each word.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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