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

The joy Lisa has with her RHUGT cast compared with the dread her RHOSLC cast seems to bring her really bums me out — especially because of how much of this trip is championing the sisterhood of Housewives. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026

Protein seems to be on everyone’s minds (and plates) these days, with many of us getting our fill from fish, beef, chicken, or plant proteins like beans, avocados, tofu, and tempeh. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026

But the almost yearlong closure seems to be having an effect — overall attendance at the downtown library is down 31%. — Idaho Statesman, 30 Aug. 2026

The fix always seems to require better opinions, and opinions are exactly the thing that’s unreliable in the first place. — Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

For a girl who has never hosted a festival before, Olivia Rodrigo seems pretty unshakeable. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026

This weekend’s leak seems poised to do the same for huge portions of PC gaming history. — Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 30 Aug. 2026

Turning an ion into a light sensor The puzzle starts with an assumption that seems obvious. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 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