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appear

[uh-peer] / əˈpɪər /


VERB
be obvious, clear
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




Example Sentences

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Clement’s prophecies over the years, Bartholomew explained, were “often expressed in a vague and obscurantist way,” but “Trump does not appear to have been a figure of particular interest.”

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

But cracks began to appear around 2022–23, as back-to-back seasons without major silverware and early European exits sparked doubts over whether the club's famed defensive approach had grown predictable.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Together, the rapid spin and this heavy plasma environment appear to pull the magnetic field lines sideways.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

In fact, labor conditions appear to be relatively stable.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila