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seem

[seem] / sim /
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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Bone may seem like a static structure, but it is constantly being renewed.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Some young Americans are now pivoting their careers to try to seek paths that seem more promising and less likely to end up derailed by automation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

From what you say in your letter, it frustrates you that he does not seem to understand — or respect — what this $6 million in retirement savings mean to you.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

"Gray whales are facing a major crisis and the heart of it does seem to be feeding on their prey in the Arctic," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

“All of your teachers have said that you seem distracted, and you haven’t been to lunchtime study hall in weeks.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.