CAME ACROSS (AS) Synonyms: 16 Similar Words

came across (as)

verb

past tense of come across (as)

as in seemed

to give the impression of being the law professor comes across as a bit of an ogre at first, but he's actually quite personable

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She had been dismembered into 14 pieces, in what seemed to be a ritualistic manner.

— Samantha Bergeson, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Products that once seemed outdated can attract fresh interest when creators present them as stylish, useful or different from modern alternatives.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of seemed

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Its shots weren’t falling, and its defense looked weary under Atlanta’s offensive pressure.

— Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 22 Oct. 2026
There were moments during the Heats’ season-opening 131-106 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves where the product looked sloppy, and the effort was lackluster.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of looked

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Video showed the bird squawking while Fairbarn handled it, and prosecutors said Peachy felt pain when it was pulled by its feet.

— Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Video showed the bird squawking while Fairbarn handled it and prosecutors said Peachy felt pain when it was pulled by its feet.

— CBS News, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of felt

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The buzzer sounded and Banchero encroached on Johnson’s space before Dyson Daniels and Onyeka Okongwu tried to break them apart.

— Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Bathed in cold blue light, QOTSA sounded tight for their late-night spot, appeared lean and mean.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2026

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