- present participle of appear.
appearing
Example Sentences
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Soon enough, Indigenous figures were appearing on Colonial American guns, pamphlets, and ships.
From Slate • Jul. 3, 2026
In one recording of a WhatsApp video call seen by AFP, the scammer, appearing lifelike as the prince, flickered on the screen.
From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026
“Words appearing frequently in the Executive Order — ‘mother,’ ‘father,’ ‘lawful,’ ‘temporary’— are absent from the Clause.
From Salon • Jul. 2, 2026
He is also known to be studying artificial intelligence and is only known to have attended one live match, appearing at Leicester City's home game against Norwich two months ago.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
“Pip,” said Joe, appearing a little hurried and troubled, “there has been larks. And, dear sir, what have been betwixt us—have been.”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
