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look to be

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 make a show of show every sign of sound like strike one as being

Antonyms

WEAK

be real

Example Sentences

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With the summer travel season approaching, there doesn’t look to be much relief in sight for consumers.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

But the latest earnings from the information-services company look to be steadying investors’ nerves.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Under Chesney, who led James Madison to a 12-2 record and College Football Playoff berth last season, that trend will look to be reversed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Why prices at the pump look to be headed as much as 50 cents higher by May — and possibly even more.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

We pass a group of young soldiers who look to be Jakob’s age.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

look to be

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