as in looks
to give the impression of being
I tried to cheer them up because they seemed depressed
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Recent Examples of seems
As long as everyone stays healthy, this group seems like the safest bet to be the Mavericks’ starting lineup on opening night.
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Christian Clark, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
If this premiere is any indicator, Keiarna is going to have to sharpen her digs a bit so that Wendy doesn’t get to easily dismiss or minimize what clearly seems to be a passive-aggressive or condescending subtext in their dynamic.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
What seems astonishing now is that, not so long ago, Africa inspired in America so much excitement, and so much optimism.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
The problem seems to be how the two view the monarchy.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2025
Because the fake installer includes the real app, everything seems to work fine.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
However, the game rights change is contingent on the larger ESPN-NFL deal passing Department of Justice review, which seems increasingly unlikely to come before the NFL plots its 2026 calendar.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The viral TikTok recipe seems to tap into that same flavor memory but in a more elevated, homemade form.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
There is some optimism among those connected to the Spanish club about his arrival, which would lessen the potential for more serious moves in January — although multiple sources have told The Athletic that the Englishman moving from Liverpool next month seems unfeasible.
—Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Christian Clark, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
If this premiere is any indicator, Keiarna is going to have to sharpen her digs a bit so that Wendy doesn’t get to easily dismiss or minimize what clearly seems to be a passive-aggressive or condescending subtext in their dynamic.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
What seems astonishing now is that, not so long ago, Africa inspired in America so much excitement, and so much optimism.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
The problem seems to be how the two view the monarchy.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 6 Oct. 2025
Because the fake installer includes the real app, everything seems to work fine.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
However, the game rights change is contingent on the larger ESPN-NFL deal passing Department of Justice review, which seems increasingly unlikely to come before the NFL plots its 2026 calendar.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The viral TikTok recipe seems to tap into that same flavor memory but in a more elevated, homemade form.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
There is some optimism among those connected to the Spanish club about his arrival, which would lessen the potential for more serious moves in January — although multiple sources have told The Athletic that the Englishman moving from Liverpool next month seems unfeasible.
—Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seems
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The 2025-26 title race looks likely to be contested between Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal, which is what most people predicted before the season started.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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While those issues have dominated Sheinbaum’s first year in office, the issue that looks likeliest to dominate her second year is Mexico’s co-hosting of the 2026 soccer World Cup with the United States and Canada.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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From junior staffers worried about automation to managers fearing irrelevance, no one feels entirely safe.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
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The partnership brings a bold new flavor experience that feels both authentic and distinctive.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The new dating term 'Shrekking' sounds innocent.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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This third track on the album is the first one that actually sounds as completely sunny as some of the lyrics are.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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His comments come as the right-wing party Reform UK appears to be leading in the polls.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Democrats’ most visible strategy appears to be trying to bum a few bucks from the grassroots—when the grassroots’ greatest power is in protest, boycott, and other unified mobilization efforts.—
Sarah Stankorb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Seems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seems. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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