as in apparent
appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed
a seeming contradiction that disappeared upon closer analysis of the text
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as in appearance
outward and often deceptive indication
her altruism is all seeming—she cares only about herself
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as in looking
to give the impression of being
I tried to cheer them up because they seemed depressed
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Recent Examples of seeming
Karl Ebert, Journal Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2023
That said, overall investment in healthcare is really just back to 2019 levels, a seeming regression to the mean after the pandemic spurred investment capital into areas like drug development, telehealth and other parts of the healthcare industry.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2023
Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
The second point is about the author’s seeming misunderstanding about the importance of software.
—David A. Teich, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2024
While seeming meager by today’s equipment standards, these supplies were critical for the volunteers.
—John Laycock, Baltimore Sun, 27 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Single digit morning temperatures, windchills below zero and the seeming constant hum of a furnace working overtime to keep indoors temperatures livable.
—Karl Ebert, Journal Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2023
That said, overall investment in healthcare is really just back to 2019 levels, a seeming regression to the mean after the pandemic spurred investment capital into areas like drug development, telehealth and other parts of the healthcare industry.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2023
Noun
In the meantime, the film’s tension ratchets up strongly as mysterious phenomena begin occurring — from the family dog going missing to the woman in black seeming to sit closer and closer to the house with every sighting to her surprising reaction when Taylor threatens her with a shotgun.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
The second point is about the author’s seeming misunderstanding about the importance of software.
—David A. Teich, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
The most persuasive people are able to prove their point without seeming manipulative or ill-intended.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 28 Dec. 2024
While seeming meager by today’s equipment standards, these supplies were critical for the volunteers.
—John Laycock, Baltimore Sun, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seeming
Adjective
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The state Department of Environmental Conservation and the city DEP both cited the MTA earlier this month when an apparent overflow in the depot’s sewage ejection pit ran off into nearby storm drains, spilling what DEC inspectors estimated to be 50 gallons of waste into the bay.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Federal prosecutors also appeared to reveal today that Combs had rejected an apparent plea deal.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The family had alerted fans to the health issue a few days earlier, revealing that Caliente would be stepping back from public appearances after requiring a leg amputation.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2025
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The actor died in 2022 at age 72, with his final onscreen appearance being in the Max special Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts.—
Julia Emmanuele,
EW.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In doing so, their press suffered, looking disjointed.—
Charlotte Harpur,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Brian Cashman, though, is still looking at every option on the table.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Social media is on Think Tank’s side, and most people seem to be praising Conrad for his bravery in the face of armed soldiers.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
3 May 2025
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His next step will be to consistently compete against NBA stars after he is drafted as the face of a franchise in June.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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My Maryland street is proof of that and offers a call for states and the rest of the world to carry on the fight for climate solutions as fast as possible.—
Mike Tidwell,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Apr. 2025
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Many Andor fans weren’t happy to learn that Disney+ intended to release the show’s second and final season in weekly three-episode chunks, as if the streamer were eager to be done with this outlier entry in the Star Wars franchise as quickly as possible.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Fried, everything the Yankees could have hoped for and more so far with Gerrit Cole sidelined, wasn’t the only newbie who continued to make a strong first impression on Friday.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2025
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When markets like Boston and New York are in play, in-market deliveries can account for nearly half of all the impressions that are credited to the national media partners.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Still, Strider was frustrated for obvious reasons and searching for answers.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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With such a depleted draft stash, the Bucks don't have any obvious levers to pull to help bolster their supporting cast alongside Antetokounmpo and Lillard.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Louisiana Louisiana’s law went into effect Jan. 1 requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, but the state hasn't issued guidance on what documentation residents need.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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That kind of knowledge production has, in effect, been automated.—
D. Graham Burnett,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Seeming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeming. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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