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Free agent winger Calvin Harris seemed a bit more likely to re-sign with the Rapids, but his absence from preseason narrows those odds.
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Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
Then, as ever, Petro had seemed to inhabit his own thoughts, speaking for more than two hours on a sprawling range of topics.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2026
Spring planting might seem distant, but unseasonably warm days create opportunities to get outside and start preparing your flowerbeds for new growth.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
By halftime, the Aztecs had a 9-0 advantage in fast-break points – and even that seemed a bit low – and led by 13.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
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Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
Then, as ever, Petro had seemed to inhabit his own thoughts, speaking for more than two hours on a sprawling range of topics.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2026
Spring planting might seem distant, but unseasonably warm days create opportunities to get outside and start preparing your flowerbeds for new growth.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
By halftime, the Aztecs had a 9-0 advantage in fast-break points – and even that seemed a bit low – and led by 13.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seem
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For those looking for a show of holiday blooms, this process begins in early fall, as temperatures naturally drop and the days start getting shorter.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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For example, if your space is 150 square feet, look for a model with 1,500-watt capacity.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Saldaña has reason to feel good about keeping her box office crown, too.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Jan. 2026
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Update Your Bedding Swapping out your bedding for the winter is one of the easiest ways to make your bedroom feel warmer and cozier.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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But the justices did not sound inclined to rule on the issue of puberty blockers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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This regal-sounding name is the perfect mix of timeless elegance and noble sweetness—especially considering the possible spin offs like Lily, Ana, and Lil.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
13 Jan. 2026
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These encounters appear to act like a refueling system, delivering fresh gas that can keep the black hole quietly active for long periods.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The video also appeared to depict the officers did not take immediate steps to ensure that Good received emergency medical care after the shooting took place.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Seem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seem. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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