- present tense form of appear (3rd person singular).
appears
Example Sentences
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One ICE officer appears to be wearing a neon construction vest and carrying a large gun.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
The recent upward momentum in long-dated U.S. yields appears to have slowed somewhat, although fiscal challenges persist, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Comments from Fed officials cemented expectations for another interest rate hike before the end of the year, though this month appears unlikely.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
The number of applications for jobless benefits is even lower than it appears if the government’s formula to adjust the data for seasonal swings in employment is removed.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 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
