seem

verb

ˈsēm How to pronounce seem (audio)
Definition of seemnext
as in to look
to give the impression of being I tried to cheer them up because they seemed depressed

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Recent Examples of seem And just as RPOs seem to be spurring a new phase of space warfare, the possibilities for their beneficial, peaceful use are proliferating, too. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 29 Sep. 2026 Sophie Cunningham understands something that very few others in the sports world seem to. — Matt Calkins Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 The existence of that model may make this pair seem redundant, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2026 The artist, separated from the proceedings by a wooden barrier, doesn’t seem welcome to take the stand. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seem
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seem
  1. look
  2. feel
  3. sound
  4. appear
Verb
  • Removing the threshold eliminates a tripping hazard while creating the open, spa-like look many homeowners already want.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026
  • While sporty-chic ensembles naturally pair well with sneakers, preppy styles like polo sweaters, blazers, and pleated skirts look equally as good with this type of shoe.
    — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of look
Verb
  • The clues that Swift’s ghost is leaving for Johnson still aren’t really hitting until Johnson’s character starts feeling the effects of the literal poison being fed to her in her coffee and wine and realizes this man may be bad.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
  • His new novel, Vigil, tells the story of an angel tasked with helping a billionaire feel a degree of remorse for his actions before crossing over.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of feel
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  • In an era where millions of recipes are made for content consumption as much as actual consumption, traveling back in time for someone’s beloved 1970 banana bread recipe sounds pretty nice.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • These ideas may sound in the weeds to the average American, but the proposal has prompted opposition that is literally record-breaking ever since it was released for comments in May 2026.
    — Tzachi Zach, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of sound
Verb
  • Europe in particular appears vulnerable to increasing borrowing costs, with inflation in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain all exceeding analysts’ expectations.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Hayoun said the co-pilot appeared to be trying to damage the plane's controls.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of appear

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“Seem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seem. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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