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appear

[uh-peer] / əˈpɪər /


VERB
be obvious, clear
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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What makes the review especially interesting is that the plant does not appear to act through only one biological route.

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

He is due to appear at Cardiff Magistrates' Court on Saturday.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“It does appear to be a coincidence that two similar occurrences happened in corresponding weeks and this was not the mountain lion that was in Santa Monica last week,” a Fish and Wildlife spokesperson said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Now many of the foreign companies that remained are leaving as well, creating a void that few investors appear willing to fill.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

I expect Kumu Maka to appear really angry, but they actually just look shaken.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila




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