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look to be

VERB

seem

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 make a show of show every sign of sound like strike one as being

Antonyms

WEAK

be real

Example Sentences

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With the summer travel season approaching, there doesn’t look to be much relief in sight for consumers.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Under Chesney, who led James Madison to a 12-2 record and College Football Playoff berth last season, that trend will look to be reversed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

And finally, Nvidia executives disclosed this week that sales of its chips to China finally look to be unblocked.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

In a tight midfield battle, that's enough to make the difference between being at the front and at the back, where they look to be.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

I had been walking the mule out to the barn and slowed my walk so as to be close enough to see and hear but not look to be nosy.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson

look to be

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