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

If the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party must be played in Atlanta for a year, 2026 seems to be the perfect time to do it. — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 20 July 2026

Neither side seems in the mood to talk; both have said that the memorandum of understanding (MoU) agreed in June after weeks of tortuous negotiation is no longer in effect. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

If there is a gene that makes humans not want to offend one another, Hanania seems to have been born without it. — Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026

Every administration has tried to tackle this problem, but nothing substantive seems to come from it. — Eric Khant, Sun Sentinel, 19 July 2026

Paying the price of a luxury car for a giant silicone doll that needs to be recharged every two to four hours seems like a questionable choice. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 19 July 2026

And, as the country and its people begin to piece together the full toll of the destruction amid the rubble, the notion of playing baseball seems absurd in the wake of such tragedy. — Liana Handler follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

But Rhaenyra seems happy enough handing out bread and basking in the smallfolk’s love. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026

With estimated sales totaling €32 billion and a growth rate between 4-6% for 2025, jewelry seems to be enjoying its brightest summer yet. — Milena Martins-Alexandre, Vogue, 6 July 2026