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appear

[uh-peer] / əˈpɪər /


VERB
be obvious, clear
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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The new model does appear to be more powerful than previous generations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“It doesn’t appear that he’s impacted the political underpinnings of a deep blue city like Los Angeles,” Schnur said.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

However, simulator tests, the results of which have been shared with the BBC, appear to demonstrate that it would actually need 14-18 seconds.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

I’m just trying to figure out how to get to these places when Ray and CPU appear.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




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