as in looked
to give the impression of being
I tried to cheer them up because they seemed depressed
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Recent Examples of seemed
There seemed to be a rational acceptance of the outcome.
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Soika, a surgeon, unsuccessfully tried to book a rental car to get to Utah for a weekend trip before settling on an option that seemed straight out of Hollywood.
—Josh Funk, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2025
The investigation seemed to stall after her body was found as police chased leads that did not pan out.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Again, though, none of this seemed to impress online.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Nov. 2025
For some observers, the 2024 election seemed to show a shift of young people and Latinos to the Republican Party.
—Jamelle Bouie, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Hubbard’s message seemed to resonate with voters.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
Here are five times what seemed like a harmless toy turned into a puzzling moment online.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
The woman seemed to be seriously considering that advice.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
James McNicholas, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Soika, a surgeon, unsuccessfully tried to book a rental car to get to Utah for a weekend trip before settling on an option that seemed straight out of Hollywood.
—Josh Funk, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2025
The investigation seemed to stall after her body was found as police chased leads that did not pan out.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
Again, though, none of this seemed to impress online.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Nov. 2025
For some observers, the 2024 election seemed to show a shift of young people and Latinos to the Republican Party.
—Jamelle Bouie, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Hubbard’s message seemed to resonate with voters.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
Here are five times what seemed like a harmless toy turned into a puzzling moment online.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
The woman seemed to be seriously considering that advice.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seemed
Verb
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The report, which was first covered by the Washington Post, looked at the top 25 employers in each state that employed the most SNAP and Medicaid recipients.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Ovechkin looked high with his arms raised while drifting toward the boards before turning around to be mobbed by Capitals teammates who had left the bench to celebrate with him.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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His impact on those around him was immeasurable, and his loss is felt profoundly across our community.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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But the aftershocks of his success are also being felt more than 8,000 miles away in cities across the world’s most populous country, where his ascent is both celebrated and criticized.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Hamant attended a Huskies football game and sounded the siren at Husky Stadium two weeks before her death, per ESPN.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Julius Randle’s intentions sounded a bit more pure.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Her nonfiction has appeared in The New York Times, The Nation, The Los Angeles Times and The New Yorker among others.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Brents, 25, sustained a torn MCL and meniscus in last year’s season opener and appeared in just two games last season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Seemed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seemed. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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