seemed; seeming; seems
1
: to appear to the observation or understanding
2
: to give the impression of being
Examples of seem in a Sentence
What they're doing doesn't seem right to me.
I tried to cheer them up because they seemed depressed.
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This cautious approach seems to be the most responsible.
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Froylan Jimenez, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
A week later, at the Golden Globes, there was a complete turnaround in Chalamet style; the speech seemed far more mature, much crisper, definitely shorter.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
The air is crisp, the flowers are overpriced, and everyone seems suddenly obsessed with hearts and chocolate.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
Chop Robinson, the 2024 first-round pick, doesn’t seem trustworthy after 10 sacks in two seasons.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
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Froylan Jimenez, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
A week later, at the Golden Globes, there was a complete turnaround in Chalamet style; the speech seemed far more mature, much crisper, definitely shorter.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
The air is crisp, the flowers are overpriced, and everyone seems suddenly obsessed with hearts and chocolate.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
Chop Robinson, the 2024 first-round pick, doesn’t seem trustworthy after 10 sacks in two seasons.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for seem
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“Seem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seem. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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