seem

verb

ˈsēm How to pronounce seem (audio)
Definition of seemnext
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 By that point, the medical balances that seemed manageable at first can feel very overwhelming. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 July 2026 The very existence of this show would seem to prove the bombing left a lasting impression on the Scottish psyche, but the precise contours of that impression go unexplored. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026 The value seems fair on this deal, even with Springer’s bat heating up lately. — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 30 July 2026 Blood soaked both of my top layers, but at least the bleeding seemed to be slowing. — Todd Orr, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for seem
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seem
  1. look
  2. feel
  3. sound
  4. appear
Verb
  • Georgia voters should look twice before donating money to candidates this election season.
    — Sophia Eppley, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
  • As housing costs rise, residency policies change, remote work matures, and global uncertainty reshapes long-term planning, prospective expats are looking beyond yesterday's relocation favorites.
    — Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of look
Verb
  • That perspective may be reassuring for parents who feel conflicted about screen time.
    — Tara Duncan, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • If the partner feels disconnected from the hotel brand, the benefit may add utility while weakening the program’s positioning.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of feel
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  • From faux foliage on the ceiling to animal sounds playing softly in the bathroom stalls, the whole experience feels as if the Rainforest Cafe was rebranded for adults with deep pockets.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Sights and sounds that haven't been heard at the Fletcher Amos Playground Pool in North Philadelphia since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
    — Dan Snyder, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of sound
Verb
  • Her writing has appeared in publications such as The Guardian, Granta, National Geographic, and The Wall Street Journal.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 31 July 2026
  • In February, Baresi was one of the torchbearers for the Olympic flame at the opening ceremony for the Milan Cortina Winter Games, appearing alongside former Inter Milan and Italy defender Giuseppe Bergomi, his longtime rival on the pitch.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
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