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sound like

VERB

resemble

Synonyms

STRONGEST

feature mirror parallel simulate

STRONG

approximate coincide double duplicate echo favor follow match relate

WEAK

appear like be similar to be the very picture of bear resemblance to bring to mind come close to come near correspond to have earmarks of have signs of pass for remind one of seem like smack of take after

Antonyms

WEAK

contradict contrast deviate differ disagree

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 look to be make a show of show every sign of strike one as being

Antonyms

WEAK

be real

Example Sentences

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While that may sound like positive news, researchers say the population has already reached levels that could threaten its long term survival.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

"If you list my sins, I sound like the worst person on Earth," he said in a TED interview in 2022.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

It may sound like something out of science fiction, but the discovery has very real implications for America’s ranchers and meat processors.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

That might sound like a cop-out, but it’s difficult and possibly even brave to make such a commitment to the mundane.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

So, yes, maybe I did sound like a child who wanted their mother.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

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