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

The 2018 tailspin had followed a massive momentum crescendo and reversal several months earlier, which gave way to an erratic tape that couldn't absorb what seemed at the time relatively unthreatening Federal Reserve tightening actions. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026

But your antennae should wiggle if a refinancing offer seems too good to be true. — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026

So, the hardware seems to be well beyond breakeven, even when it’s being asked to perform relatively complicated tasks. — ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026

The Challenge Beneath The Opportunity As compelling as the case for total automation may seem, a critical tipping point exists where hyper-efficiency begins to destroy value. — Syed Ahmad, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026