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Recent Examples of seem
Everyone around me seemed to have an answer.
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Alejandra Rojas, Parents, 12 Sep. 2025
Several seemed inspired to pledge to meet a higher bar.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Now the United States seems to be toying with the idea of going to war with that nation.
—Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Fall is one of the few times of the year when life naturally seems to slow down.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
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Alejandra Rojas, Parents, 12 Sep. 2025
Several seemed inspired to pledge to meet a higher bar.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Now the United States seems to be toying with the idea of going to war with that nation.
—Gisela Salim-Peyer, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Fall is one of the few times of the year when life naturally seems to slow down.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seem
Verb
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This will prevent dust and other debris from accumulating, which can make these rooms look dirty and smell stale.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Forbes compiled a list of the top 500 higher education institutions in the country by looking at alumni salaries, retention and graduation rates and amount of student debt, among other factors.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After his low-effort performance, anchored by a gimmick that made the show feel like a telethon, viewers might be asking themselves the same thing.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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Even moments meant to feel spontaneous are staged.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sounds of the deep, burbly bass-baritone exhaust dancing atop the engine’s upper intake sounds in the treble clef—utterly magnificent.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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But nonprofits are sounding the alarm that HIV/AIDS projects have been terminated regardless.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Videos from bystanders appeared to capture on person running across a rooftop of a nearby building on the campus, called the Losee Center, located around 140 yards from the stage were Kirk was speaking from.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The photo released shows what appears to be a man wearing a largely black outfit with an American flag on his shirt, a black cap, and black sunglasses.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Seem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seem. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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