seemed

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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Investors seemed to have caught on that the second quarter was good for EVs.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Thanks to an expanded 48-team World Cup format with a knockout round of 32 teams and a formidable home-field advantage, Mexico achieved a goal that had seemed impossible.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Known for her heavy groundstrokes and devastating serve, neither shot seemed to find their mark in a tense opening first set in which she registered only five winners and two aces.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

When the story randomly popped up on Drew’s LinkedIn feed, it seemed that the gods of dating intervened.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

It was one of those radiant winter days when the air seemed to shimmer with light.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom