seem

as in to look
to give the impression of being I tried to cheer them up because they seemed depressed

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Recent Examples of seem Nonetheless, this premium valuation seems warranted due to the company’s substantial opportunities in the rapidly growing AI sector. Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025 Overall, the judges seemed interested in exploring the nondelegation and major questions factors, and repeatedly rebutted suggestions that ruling on the tariffs was beyond their power. Ian Millhiser, Vox, 13 May 2025 And, that kind of seemed like an appropriate name for the brand and the event. Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 13 May 2025 Despite Tatum’s clutch shots, a Celtics loss already seemed all but certain by the time of his injury. Jay King, New York Times, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for seem
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  • After a memorable Game 4 victory to take a 3-1 series lead, the Knicks looked poised to take care of business in five games, especially with Boston losing Jayson Tatum to an Achilles injury.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 17 May 2025
  • His minutes look more than secure too, as he’s started every game since Gameweek 23.
    Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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  • If you’re retired, those market swings can feel even more personal.
    Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • The flashy sequences of violence feel apt for TV (Netflix, along with Steven Spielberg’s production outfit and the Obamas’ media company, is working on a series), but the novel’s real draw is the quieter ache of a family torn apart.
    The Atlantic, The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
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  • Building a life at sea Living on a ship for a prolonged period might sound boring to some, but the Grand World Voyages features an exhaustive list of experiences to keep passengers occupied.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 19 May 2025
  • One time, her Owlet Sock sounded an alarm indicating that her baby, who was with their nanny, was not breathing.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 18 May 2025
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  • The chaos at Newark and Atlanta highlights problems that have become increasingly common, with summer travel season around the corner By A version of this article originally appeared in Quartz’s members-only Weekend Brief newsletter.
    Jackie Snow, Quartz, 19 May 2025
  • Benson made a brief but memorable cameo in the live-action film, appearing as a vendor at a marketplace who hands Bailey a fork on land.
    Jessica Wang, EW.com, 19 May 2025

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“Seem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seem. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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