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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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The move to lower prices on certain items seems like a savvy extension of its policy.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“After all, the insurance was to protect against a weaker labor market that seems to no longer exist.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

“It’s a fun job. It never seems like work for me. Every night, I go to work, win, lose or draw, I’m having fun.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

“The kind of incrementalism that Eric Murphy seems to be doing is something from a bygone era, where people were more pragmatic in the movement and not punished for it,” she said.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

He seems much older than the three years that separates him from Parker and me.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith