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Recent Examples of seem
That seems a tad dramatic, though questioning this particular film’s reason to exist is fair enough.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
McGregor began publicly expressing anti-immigration and anti-asylum seeker views in 2022 after his career in fighting seemed to be receding and around the same time that far-right ethno-nationalism was rising in Ireland.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Noir seems like a difficult genre to make independently.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
But the numbers never seem real.
—Michael Jerome Plunkett
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
McGregor began publicly expressing anti-immigration and anti-asylum seeker views in 2022 after his career in fighting seemed to be receding and around the same time that far-right ethno-nationalism was rising in Ireland.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Noir seems like a difficult genre to make independently.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
But the numbers never seem real.
—Michael Jerome Plunkett
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seem
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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
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Miami’s play was so decisively putrid that the 33-8 loss to the Colts seemed almost a blessing because the game felt so much more lopsided than that.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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The trendy animal print pattern combined with the crisscross buckle design offers a sophisticated, retro feel that’ll perk up any classic pair of jeans.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Anytime there’s a federal budgetary surplus (which sounds laughable), Congress may conclude that past lawmakers have overtaxed their constituents such that a prompt return of the excess revenue is justified.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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And arguably a bit sillier-sounding.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Sep. 2025
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Diets rich in vitamin D and iron appeared to help combat alopecia and hair loss.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
5 Sep. 2025
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Jalen Carter was ejected from the Eagles’ season opener after appearing to spit at Dak Prescott.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Seem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seem. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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