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
Each week, that ankle seems to be more heavily taped.
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
And with each procedure, the ticking of the hands of time seems a little louder.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Between this and your previous documentary, Dear Future Children, there seems to be a desire to tell stories about people living under oppressive regimes.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Still, Hines seems to want her longtime client to change his perspective about accepting the money.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2026
Tua Tagovailoa appears to be ready to move on from the Miami Dolphins – a feeling that seems mutual between the two sides.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Mazzulla seems to be pleased with his improvements there.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
The process seems to be amicable; there was no cheating or abuse.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
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.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
And with each procedure, the ticking of the hands of time seems a little louder.
—Dan Pompei, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Between this and your previous documentary, Dear Future Children, there seems to be a desire to tell stories about people living under oppressive regimes.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Still, Hines seems to want her longtime client to change his perspective about accepting the money.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2026
Tua Tagovailoa appears to be ready to move on from the Miami Dolphins – a feeling that seems mutual between the two sides.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Mazzulla seems to be pleased with his improvements there.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
The process seems to be amicable; there was no cheating or abuse.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
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.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2025
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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Or maybe fractured sounds less dramatic.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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If that sounds good to you, consult the Fighting Irish schedule and choose a fall weekend accordingly.—
Sarah Cahalan,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The 25-year-old Chiefs receiver appears in a separate photo posted to the same Instagram account.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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With a high-stakes battle for the 2026 midterms looming, the Evergreen State appears poised to join the trend of states using congressional redistricting for partisan advantage.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Seems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seems. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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