Synonyms of seems

seems

verb

present tense third-person singular of seem

as in looks

to give the impression of being

I tried to cheer them up because they seemed depressed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• looks
• feels
• sounds
• appears
• makes
• acts
• comes off (as)
• suggests
• pretends
• comes across (as)
• resembles
• implies
• recalls
• hints
• dissembles
• insinuates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of seems

But the ever-tactical Sinestro seems to have some other knowledge that might be useful to Hal. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026

Outrageousness seems to be the point of these battles, which have no apparent criteria, judges, or rules. — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

That reality seems to have fostered a sense of entitlement rather than gratitude. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026

The new coaches and offseason portal shopping on both sides don’t provide us with much clarity, but each program seems to be progressing nicely. — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

The running game, led by Achane and the offensive line, seems the best way for Miami to get victories. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026

The real roadblock, at least so far, seems to be the lack of enforcement and penalties. — Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Volatility - like myself - seems to have taken a break over the summer. — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026

Alistair has the Argentinian poet Jorge Luis Borges (Luis Gnecco) coming to stay, but Parini seems oddly unconcerned by the imminent arrival of this master of letters. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026