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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seems

“Some market volatility following the midterms appears to be subsiding, and the AI sentiment seems to be tentatively stabilizing after last week’s sharp setback.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026

An extension of Thursday's deadline now seems an increasingly likely scenario.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

‘It seems bizarre’: We’re in our 80s with $950,000 in traditional IRAs.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 9, 2026

His round, open face seems perpetually creased by either a grin or a furrow, as if he were deep in thought.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026

He seems a whole lot more interested in breaking the world record for number of pizza slices consumed in one sitting than in talking to Avery, but maybe he’s just shy.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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