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appear to be

VERB
sound
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
be real
WEAK


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The research, led by Shile Qi of the Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China, found that different conditions appear to be associated with distinct patterns of aging across the brain.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 29, 2026

The California cities where In-N-Out plans to open appear to be in areas with “high-propensity guests” that the company has not yet reached, Salera said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

Horner was finally dismissed following a slump in form which Red Bull bosses concluded the team did not appear to be capable of arresting under his leadership.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

This expectation doesn’t appear to be the exception.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

They were called gargoyles and, when it rained, they would appear to be spitting water onto the ground below.

From "Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction" by David Macaulay




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