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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

Never once did you complain or look to be in the limelight.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

Ships carrying gas from Qatar also look to be making their first run at the strait, and their success—or failure—will be consequential for energy markets.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

And while Tino Livramento, Lewis Hall and possibly Trent Alexander-Arnold will be the main alternatives in the full-back positions, it is Reece James and Nico O'Reilly who look to be the men in possession.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 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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