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appear

[uh-peer] / əˈpɪər /


VERB
be obvious, clear
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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In an earlier court filing, DTN had tried to shift blame to other possible actors, but the company didn’t appear to defend itself at trial.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

While both these two players are supreme goalscorers, when it comes to their all-round game, Kane would appear to have the edge.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026

In yet another first, Trump's signature will appear on US dollar notes later this year, the Treasury says.

From Barron's • Jul. 9, 2026

In front of a crowd, Forstag can be halting; he hasn’t yet located his natural cadence, which causes him to sometimes appear a bit hesitant.

From Salon • Jul. 9, 2026

The walls are covered, top to bottom, with shelves of all sizes, crowded with what appear to be radios, clocks, tubes, small motors, and every mechanical device you could imagine— and some you couldn’t.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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