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appear

[uh-peer] / əˈpɪər /


VERB
be obvious, clear
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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Appealing does appear to pay off: Of the 18% of patients who did appeal, nearly all of them were able to overturn the initial denial of skilled nursing care.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Or is it that the shade of his green skin makes them appear more chiseled under bright lights?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The comedian swaps Clydebank for the Copacabana in search of 'jogo bonito' and meets the legendary Cafu - the only man to appear in three successive World Cup finals.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

So while analysts expect some weakness following such a strong run-up this year, some believe worries of a continued meltdown appear to be misplaced.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

As we continue to sit there, waiting for something that may or may not appear, I find myself telling Eddie more about the Ranch than I mean to.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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