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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In other words, nearly every place on Earth teems with life.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026

Even the freezing cold Arctic Ocean teems with life.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

A cargo ship teems with workers in hard hats at the Port of Houston, the latest US vessel headed to Venezuela after President Donald Trump lifted restrictions to boost oil production in the crisis-hit country.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

The Universe teems with extreme environments, ranging from the very coldest temperatures to the highest energy sources possible.

From Science Daily • Nov. 25, 2024

The Boulevard Montmartre teems with rich and fancy people day and night.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman