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

Yet no official body seems to have been in charge of vetting them. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 10 Oct. 2026

The hotel just opened, so maybe that’s what accounts for it, but there’s a real atmosphere of excitement, and the staff seems to want to represent the greatest manifestation of the Four Seasons brand. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

Perhaps that gets to the heart of why Microsoft seems to be scrambling to embrace AI agents and hybrid intelligence in Windows. — Tom Warren, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026

Flavors of plum, dark chocolate, and blueberry are supported by sturdy, yet silky tannins and the finish goes on for what seems like days. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Its people are paying a hefty economic price thanks to damage caused by the war and Washington’s cutoffs, but much of the population has rallied around the flag and seems to accept that hardship is necessary if Iran is to defend itself. — Narges Bajoghli, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026

There seems to be plenty of public interest in this topic yet these films can’t get distribution. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

Wild Horse Nine’s Sam Rockwell seems equally likely to ride his co-star’s coattails, since most of the film is a two-hander with him and Malkovich. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

Though privacy concerns around these agents’ access may be terrifying in their own right, for now the utopian vision seems to be winning. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2026