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appear to be

VERB
sound
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
be real
WEAK


Example Sentences

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The upbeat news is that the Thunder and SGA appear to be getting a Rafa Nadal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

She’s racked up hundreds of miles, all of which appear to be in service of one thing: finding a mate to settle down with.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

While the S&P 500 does not appear to be in a bubble currently, a handful of specific industries may well be.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

A tooth infection may appear to be a small, localized problem, but researchers are finding that its effects can spread throughout the body.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

“Beeps and boops, that does not appear to be a statement based in fact,” Journey says.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga




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