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Recent Examples of seem
On paper, that might seem like a slight decline from her rookie numbers of 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds per game.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Kincaid may seem ruthless, but Koepp gives him a more sympathetic backstory, suggesting that the grieving mercenary recently lost a child and may sacrifice himself in order to spare another, if given such a chance.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 30 June 2025
In a document prepared before the meeting, city staff proposed that the naming request be honored for at least a decade, but Johnson told the council this seemed like a rather short period.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
The food was unfussy and full-flavored, the service gracious, and the staff — from the spa therapists to the bakers — seemed genuinely happy to be here.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
Kincaid may seem ruthless, but Koepp gives him a more sympathetic backstory, suggesting that the grieving mercenary recently lost a child and may sacrifice himself in order to spare another, if given such a chance.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 30 June 2025
In a document prepared before the meeting, city staff proposed that the naming request be honored for at least a decade, but Johnson told the council this seemed like a rather short period.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025
The food was unfussy and full-flavored, the service gracious, and the staff — from the spa therapists to the bakers — seemed genuinely happy to be here.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seem
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Meanwhile…things haven’t looked so good for Starbucks in China recently, and not just because its baristas can’t spell names in Chinese characters, either.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
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This month, look to your inner child for clues: What used to bring you joy before life told you to grow up?—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Travel often feels like a race to get up and do everything, but honestly?—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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My bedroom is upstairs and feels like a sauna even when the thermostat is set for arctic temperatures.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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As crazy as that plot sounds, there was one thing that rang true — the players played their butts off for her.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2025
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As unnatural as the mix of languages sounds, that defining quality of the educational program is a key component of why Dora has endured so long.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
5 July 2025
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Home plate umpire John Bacon appeared to miss two pitches in that at-bat, which miffed Mendoza, who erupted out of the dugout, kicked some dirt and was quickly ejected.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
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There appeared to be no cohesive beauty look at Michael Rider's debut Celine show.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 July 2025
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“Seem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seem. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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