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 Hotel bookings and short-term rental demand did not seem to indicate a major influx of visitors was on the way. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 9 July 2026 Who will replace Platner as the party’s nominee—and can that candidate reassemble the coalition that, until recently, seemed at least fairly well positioned to give the Democrats a must-win Senate seat? — Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026 Even if your dog seems to recover, follow up with a veterinarian. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026 Stone tools from two sites in China seem to be older than Homo erectus. — ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for seem
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seem
  1. look
  2. feel
  3. sound
  4. appear
Verb
  • Decor That Doesn’t Fit the Aesthetic Button shares that part of her design process is figuring out whether a piece would look good in a location or aesthetic that inspired her design.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2026
  • Changing out lighting, mirrors, and adding stylish decor can boost a bathroom’s look without major renos.
    — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026
Definition of look
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  • Either way, for a community facing such deep loss, the space felt to Dondi like a warm blanket.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • On one wall, Garcia has some of his hats on display, beautifully constructed in beaver felt.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of feel
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  • That sounds simple, but leaders who are highly activated are often the least accurate at assessing their own state—the same activation that impairs judgment also impairs the ability to perceive that judgment is impaired.
    — Joy Nissen, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • My prescribed low-carb, caffeine-free diet sounded horrifying on paper, but my sinful pleasures were replaced with a tasty, high-quality, and healthy alternative that left me more energized.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Definition of sound
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  • His embrace of the legislation marked a shift for the governor, who appeared uninterested in engaging with the corporate tax proposal as recently as May.
    — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • Video of the incident appears to show Nelson getting into an altercation with another driver in a parking lot in Idaho.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
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