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appears

  • present tense form
    of appear (3rd person singular).
    appear
    verb (used without object)
    to come into sight; become visible.

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And one protein, Mitch, appears to be deeply involved in that decision.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

First, it appears you’re already aware of the first one — making sure you know the school’s cost of attendance and not spending any 529 money beyond that amount or else the expense won’t qualify.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 24, 2026

"It appears that Kim Jong Un has arrived in Dandong, China, via the New Yalu River Bridge," the unidentified government source said, without giving further details.

From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026

But the slick appears to have rapidly spread over two days, according to radar satellite imagery reviewed by BBC Verify and intelligence firm MAIAR.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

Luckily, I don’t have to think about my answer because the front door cracks open, and an exhausted-looking face appears in the opening.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller