as in seems
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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Each week, that ankle seems to be more heavily taped.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026 -
And with each procedure, the ticking of the hands of time seems a little louder.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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No matter where his work takes him, that foundation always feels like home.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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This combo of a fuzzy faux fur jacket and brown satin pants feels like the perfect ensemble for a winter wedding.—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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During his segment, the actor opened up about his recent string of out-there looks, which also included teeny-tiny shorts and long hair.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Rain looks most likely at first, with temperatures mild ahead of the system, before colder air works in Wednesday night.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Or maybe fractured sounds less dramatic.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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If that sounds good to you, consult the Fighting Irish schedule and choose a fall weekend accordingly.—
Sarah Cahalan,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Comes across (as).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comes%20across%20%28as%29. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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