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seems

VERB

appear; give the impression

Synonyms

STRONGEST

imply look show sound suggest

STRONG

assume hint insinuate intimate pretend resemble

WEAK

be suggestive of convey the impression create the impression give the feeling of give the idea of have the appearance of have the aspects of have the earmarks of have the features of have the qualities of look as if look like look to be make a show of show every sign of sound like strike one as being

Antonyms

WEAK

be real

Example Sentences

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Dahlia Lithwick: This seems like a very technical case, but that 6–3 split signifies a lot.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

The overabundance of virtually incomprehensible gibberish in most law reviews seems to serve no purpose except to perpetuate more of the same.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The American depositary receipts are down 20% this year, which seems a little overdone given the Irish carrier’s fuel dynamics and industry-leading position.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

She’s described her role as listening to Musk, reading his intentions and trying to make his vision a reality, even “if what he is saying seems crazy initially,” according to Isaacson.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

He never knew me the way Nate seems to have always known me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam