- present participle of appear.
appearing
Example Sentences
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That has caused some companies to quickly launch their AI products without first putting in more mechanisms to prevent images from appearing without copyright holders’ permission.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
Born Aug. 21, 1989, in Palisades, New York, Panettiere began appearing in commercials before her first birthday.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026
Rather than appearing to reactivate because the immune system had been suppressed, these viruses seemed to become active in response to inflammation.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
As well as putting out videos on his own accounts on X and TikTok, he has sought to broaden his audience by appearing on entertainment channels run by creators with large followings.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
Gran sat silently for a few moments, appearing deep in thought.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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