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Recent Examples of seem
Streaming games for grandparents or recording a child’s shifts on the ice seems like a natural way to share in these moments.
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Chris Murphy, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
These numbers don’t seem super significant, but having a reliable role player is necessary for a championship team.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Her red leather, square-toe slingback heels seem to be a custom silhouette from Magrit, one of her go-to Spanish shoe designers.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Pop didn’t seem to fully go all-in on Grande until Sweetener and Thank U, Next catapulted her into the highest echelons of the genre.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2026
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Chris Murphy, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
These numbers don’t seem super significant, but having a reliable role player is necessary for a championship team.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Her red leather, square-toe slingback heels seem to be a custom silhouette from Magrit, one of her go-to Spanish shoe designers.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Pop didn’t seem to fully go all-in on Grande until Sweetener and Thank U, Next catapulted her into the highest echelons of the genre.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seem
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The feminine style looks like a ballet flat but is just as comfortable as a sneaker—hence its insane appeal.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
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European stocks look set to notch their fifth consecutive day of gains, extending Friday’s rally.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
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The lightweight cotton-blend fabric feels soft without clinging, and the elastic waistband offers just enough give for a secure yet comfortable fit.—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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Sometimes foot pain really does come down to wearing completely flat sandals on repeat, and this pair feels like a smarter swap.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2026
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Budget belt-tightening has Massachusetts teachers sounding the alarm, warning that over 1,000 positions are currently sitting on the chopping block at schools across the state.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
19 May 2026
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That may all sound like nitpicking, but Trost said the impact has been astounding.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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And then another Maloney pitch was mishandled by sophomore catcher Max Pemberton, who appeared to have Johns Hopkins senior shortstop Damian Brown hung up between third base and home plate.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2026
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Charles’ siblings, Princess Anne and Edward, appeared in the portrait as well, joined by Sophie.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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“Seem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seem. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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