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
The prospect of winning control of the Senate, where the 2026 map favors Republicans, now seems conceivable but still unlikely.
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Susan Page, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
The recent uptick in younger hires seems to be a common approach, similarly taken by Cognizant, an IT consulting firm that boasts more than 350,000 employees globally on their site, and is on an entry-level hiring spree.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
That seems to be the dynamic driving Newsom’s steady fundraising for another one of his wife’s endeavors, the California Partners Project.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
The gap between the spenders and the nonspenders seems to be widening.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
This abusive practice seems to have gained speed in recent years.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Mexico also seems to have been a victim of its own success.
—Katie Silver, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
The problem seems to be a lack of transparency and understanding about how property taxes work at each local jurisdiction.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
For now, the Halligan appeal remains the clearest test case, and the administration seems dead-set on appealing it until the Supreme Court decides whether to consider the matter for a merits argument.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
Susan Page, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
The recent uptick in younger hires seems to be a common approach, similarly taken by Cognizant, an IT consulting firm that boasts more than 350,000 employees globally on their site, and is on an entry-level hiring spree.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
That seems to be the dynamic driving Newsom’s steady fundraising for another one of his wife’s endeavors, the California Partners Project.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
The gap between the spenders and the nonspenders seems to be widening.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
This abusive practice seems to have gained speed in recent years.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Mexico also seems to have been a victim of its own success.
—Katie Silver, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
The problem seems to be a lack of transparency and understanding about how property taxes work at each local jurisdiction.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
For now, the Halligan appeal remains the clearest test case, and the administration seems dead-set on appealing it until the Supreme Court decides whether to consider the matter for a merits argument.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seems
Verb
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Most of his clan had inherited the freckled, rabbity Kennedy looks.—
Jeffrey Eugenides,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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To Hoffius, Dick Monfort’s world looks just the same.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lemon said that might no longer be a dealbreaker for some candidates, but feels that as a Black man, he’d be held to a different standard.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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From tackling the clutter that traps dust to cleaning out your gutters, a spring clean-up can make a meaningful difference in how your home feels.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Desensitize to loud or unusual noises—play recordings of transit sounds—such as subway announcements or car horns—while offering treats to create positive associations.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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While that sounds straightforward, the real value lies in its layered rewards system, which introduces additional earning opportunities as well as complications.—
Katherine Fan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The video ends as the driver retrieves what appears to be a firearm from the street, before both men climb back onto the scooter and ride off-screen.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The president's decision to address the nation comes as public support for the conflict appears limited.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Seems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seems. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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