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
No one knows what the future has in store, but Swinney seems likely to be back at Clemson when the 2026 college football season arrives.
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Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
Doku, who seems like a classic ‘confidence player’, seemed to appreciate it and looked genuinely delighted to be named man of the match, too.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Over Zoom Wendel seems sincerely excited these changes and clear-eyed about the reasons for them.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
That seems like, well—a giant leap!
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2025
Of course, the Supreme Court is not the only branch of government who seems to be operating in direct opposition to the LGBTQ+ community.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 10 Nov. 2025
An information vacuum seems to have encouraged imposters.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
Given our recent history, that seems like a risky thing to do.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025
After testing the Sonata Hybrid Limited, its pricing seems justified, though drivers can opt for the less refined and less technologically advanced SEL to save money.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
Doku, who seems like a classic ‘confidence player’, seemed to appreciate it and looked genuinely delighted to be named man of the match, too.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Over Zoom Wendel seems sincerely excited these changes and clear-eyed about the reasons for them.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
That seems like, well—a giant leap!
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 10 Nov. 2025
Of course, the Supreme Court is not the only branch of government who seems to be operating in direct opposition to the LGBTQ+ community.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 10 Nov. 2025
An information vacuum seems to have encouraged imposters.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
Given our recent history, that seems like a risky thing to do.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025
After testing the Sonata Hybrid Limited, its pricing seems justified, though drivers can opt for the less refined and less technologically advanced SEL to save money.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seems
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The boy jerks his head as if to wake himself, turns around abruptly and looks the other way, even though there’s nothing special to see besides darkness and emptiness, which is where a living eye should never look.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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The way the Eastern Conference looks right now is only going to make this early-season slump tougher on the Sabres.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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But now, without improved results between the pipes, the Atlantic Division win the Leafs earned last season feels improbable.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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When a baby or toddler has a meltdown or feels overwhelmed, parents can see it as an opportunity to teach resilience.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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What to Do The best way to fall in love with this beautiful city is to explore it by foot, and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and scents that make each neighborhood unique.—
Emily Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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It fine-tunes how your iPhone works, sounds and protects your information.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Florida, however, appears committed to the trades.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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One of the vehicles – a cargo truck bearing the dairy factory’s logo – appears to be completely torched, with a thick cloud of black smoke rising from it.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Seems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seems. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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