- present tense form of appear (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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The recent pullback in technology stocks appears to be an attractive accumulation opportunity, he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
A discussion between Merz and Macron, at a summit last week, appears to have been a decisive moment in bringing the jet project to an end.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Part of their conversation, which has been edited and condensed for clarity, appears below.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
Jeff Bezos appears set on taking a slice of Elon Musk’s space pie.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
I’ve just fired and missed my sixth shot when Dad appears behind us.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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