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
Over the last two decades of accelerating digital politics, commentators are constantly pausing to observe that one party seems to have gained a permanent edge.
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Ben Smith, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Pantheon Macroeconomics’ Samuel Tombs and Oliver Allen suggested that some investors think the Fed might cut by 50 basis points in December—although that seems unlikely.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
Chefs from culinary hotspots like Los Angeles, New York City, and Mexico City have opened Austin restaurants, and the average price of a restaurant entree and a craft cocktail seems to be inching up every day.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
So far, the decision seems to be the right one.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 20 Oct. 2025
For her next trick, Halsey has shrunk the venues, with a persona that seems at least as large in a looser mode.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
His feud with his younger brother, Prince Harry, seems alive and well despite the fact that Harry has taken steps towards reconciling with their father, King Charles.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Oct. 2025
Rosalía’s fourth album seems to be around the corner.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
This enthusiasm seems to stem partly from admiration for the can-do ingenuity of Costco’s business model.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Ben Smith, semafor.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Pantheon Macroeconomics’ Samuel Tombs and Oliver Allen suggested that some investors think the Fed might cut by 50 basis points in December—although that seems unlikely.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
Chefs from culinary hotspots like Los Angeles, New York City, and Mexico City have opened Austin restaurants, and the average price of a restaurant entree and a craft cocktail seems to be inching up every day.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
So far, the decision seems to be the right one.
—Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 20 Oct. 2025
For her next trick, Halsey has shrunk the venues, with a persona that seems at least as large in a looser mode.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
His feud with his younger brother, Prince Harry, seems alive and well despite the fact that Harry has taken steps towards reconciling with their father, King Charles.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Oct. 2025
Rosalía’s fourth album seems to be around the corner.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
This enthusiasm seems to stem partly from admiration for the can-do ingenuity of Costco’s business model.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seems
Verb
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As Avenged Sevenfold looks forward, Shadows is experiencing his own kind of liberation as an independent artist.—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
19 Oct. 2025
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The chic, minimalist bow print gives it a preppy twist that looks great on long plane rides, road trips, and everywhere in between.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The sleek clog silhouette feels trend-forward yet timeless, while the oversized buckle adds just the right amount of polish.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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There is a specific kind of yearning involved in having a crush, one that feels intense, yet is for the most part harmless fun; still, as people grow older the frequency of such infatuations often decreases.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rather, the album sounds and feels like it was made by thoughtful practitioners of a genre, not tourists attempting to tap into nostalgia, using disco as an incisive tool of commentary on the now.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
18 Oct. 2025
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Cloud Quilt The Cloud Quilt is designed to feel as dreamy as the name sounds, and like the Pick-Stitch quilt, it’s made with a blend of cotton and linen fabrics to keep you comfortably warm throughout the night and morning.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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To end the post, Kardashian Barker shared two more throwback photos with Kardashian on what appears to be a night out with friends.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Officers say the German shorthair mix appears healthy, aside from a few porcupine needles, and will be taken to a veterinarian for evaluation.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Seems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seems. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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