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
Victor also seems like he's seen better days.
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Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
The beloved character has been the Chief of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health for years, but the emotional weight from the job seems to be taking a serious toll on him.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
The former One Direction member and actor, arguably the biggest male name in pop music today, seems to be hinting that his fourth solo album is coming out soon.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 13 Jan. 2026
His profane postgame pep talk regarding the Packers cemented his status in Chi-town for many years to come, and the team seems to gain emotional momentum from his untethered tactics.
—Toby Mergler, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Trump, though, seems unbothered by the blowback to his threat to redraw the world’s maps.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
That seems the easiest and most sensible option.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
The writer and editor Madeline Cash seems to be interested in these questions.
—Niela Orr, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
Each week, that ankle seems to be more heavily taped.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
The beloved character has been the Chief of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health for years, but the emotional weight from the job seems to be taking a serious toll on him.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
The former One Direction member and actor, arguably the biggest male name in pop music today, seems to be hinting that his fourth solo album is coming out soon.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 13 Jan. 2026
His profane postgame pep talk regarding the Packers cemented his status in Chi-town for many years to come, and the team seems to gain emotional momentum from his untethered tactics.
—Toby Mergler, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Trump, though, seems unbothered by the blowback to his threat to redraw the world’s maps.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
That seems the easiest and most sensible option.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
The writer and editor Madeline Cash seems to be interested in these questions.
—Niela Orr, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
Each week, that ankle seems to be more heavily taped.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seems
Verb
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During his segment, the actor opened up about his recent string of out-there looks, which also included teeny-tiny shorts and long hair.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Rain looks most likely at first, with temperatures mild ahead of the system, before colder air works in Wednesday night.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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No matter where his work takes him, that foundation always feels like home.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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This combo of a fuzzy faux fur jacket and brown satin pants feels like the perfect ensemble for a winter wedding.—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Block’s experience sounds extreme and readers of the book may wonder how this was allowed to happen to him.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
14 Jan. 2026
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The narrator sounds lighthearted and free, almost as if the transformation was too easy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While the future of the IT workforce appears uncertain, its non-human partners are set to thrive as companies increasingly adopt new technologies.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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An agent is shown moving toward the crowd holding what appears to be a less than lethal weapon.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Seems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seems. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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