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appear

[uh-peer] / əˈpɪər /


VERB
be obvious, clear
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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They are trained on enormous amounts of text and learn patterns in language, allowing them to generate responses that often appear remarkably human.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Mark Vigeant will appear in three shows, including his comedic solo show “Out There,” before it travels to the Edinburgh Festival in Scotland.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Alodid was refused bail and was remanded into custody to appear in court again on 8 July.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Of course, plumbing problems can be more complicated than they first appear.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

“We will stroll the street near the train depot and make it appear that we happen upon Mrs. Maroney by chance,” Aunt Kitty explained as we took off in a buggy for Philadelphia.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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