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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seems

"If the other person really was trying to use him, it seems like he was just way too easily deceived," she said.

From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2026

I know your wife’s situation seems more urgent, but you can’t be of any help to her or yourself if you suddenly need someone to care for you.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 13, 2026

But Hetton Academy seems to have defied the odds.

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026

A new look, featuring a redesigned head, seems to much better capture the three-time champion’s likeness.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026

My question comes out sounding a little like an accusation, but no one seems to notice.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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