Synonyms of seem

seem

verb

ˈsēm 

as in to look

to give the impression of being

I tried to cheer them up because they seemed depressed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• look
• feel
• sound
• appear
• make
• act
• come across (as)
• pretend
• come off (as)
• resemble
• imply
• suggest
• recall
• dissemble
• hint
• insinuate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of seem

With Belton’s regression and weaknesses in pass protection relegating him to the backup right tackle, the starting right guard spot seems to be a competition between Jacob Monk (currently leading) and Burton. — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

And Democrats seem to have read the room on data centers, while Republicans are worried. — Chris Brennan, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Willie unites Starting in the 1970s, Willie’s concerts attracted both rednecks and hippies, two segments of society that could never seem to agree on anything except Willie Nelson music. — Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2026

And with a budget of more than $100 million and a crew of 350, the series seemed like a shoo-in for California’s film tax and TV credit. — Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026