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
But a confidential internal audit later seemed to suggest body camera misuse was more widespread, finding similar violations among patrol officers in three other divisions, including 77th Street.
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Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
When Bores entered the primary, in mid-autumn, his ambition seemed premature.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
Wednesday’s debate, hosted by Los Angeles NBC and Telemundo affiliates, initially seemed like a far calmer antidote to a combative CNN forum Tuesday night.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
In…early books, Strout seemed confident that good would eventually prevail, or at least persist.
—Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
Complimentary arts and craft sessions seemed to be a hit with that group, as were the free s’mores offered around the communal fire pits each evening.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Tillis, speaking to The Washington Post after the Comey charges were announced, sounded skeptical about the case and seemed to directly link a confirmation vote for Boyle to the pursuit of actual crime.
—Chris Brennan, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The trio had been at a graduation party and everything seemed to be OK.
—Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
This has seemed like a questionable investment, ever since the first OPEC embargo, as well as the Iranian revolution.
—Tom Caffery, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
When Bores entered the primary, in mid-autumn, his ambition seemed premature.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
Wednesday’s debate, hosted by Los Angeles NBC and Telemundo affiliates, initially seemed like a far calmer antidote to a combative CNN forum Tuesday night.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
In…early books, Strout seemed confident that good would eventually prevail, or at least persist.
—Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
Complimentary arts and craft sessions seemed to be a hit with that group, as were the free s’mores offered around the communal fire pits each evening.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Tillis, speaking to The Washington Post after the Comey charges were announced, sounded skeptical about the case and seemed to directly link a confirmation vote for Boyle to the pursuit of actual crime.
—Chris Brennan, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The trio had been at a graduation party and everything seemed to be OK.
—Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
This has seemed like a questionable investment, ever since the first OPEC embargo, as well as the Iranian revolution.
—Tom Caffery, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seemed
Verb
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For one night, the Mets looked like the team they’re supposed to be.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Magic superstar Tracy McGrady was playing at an MVP level, and Orlando looked faster, freer and flat-out better.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The company also felt the loss of its NBA contract for its TNT channel, which NBC picked up for its network and streaming service.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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The idea of relocating felt uncertain, especially given custody arrangements and the realities of moving such a large family.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Stefani and the band - including two energetic multitaskers on keyboards, horns and backing vocals - sounded tight and looked playful during the show.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Edgecombe after the buzzer sounded.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The man appeared to ask Albee what was the point of helping him, the bodycam footage shows.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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Unlike last year’s blue carpet, this year’s carpet appeared intentionally forgotten by time with grass creeping up the steps.—
Beatrice Dupuy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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“Seemed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seemed. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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