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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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He has crafted back stories and personalities for the players, who all seem to have independent lives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

"As I have already said, no term of imprisonment or punishment could ever seem enough for what has happened."

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

She was arguably the least influenced of the three, yet the moral intuitions of writers seem to be that she most betrayed the craft.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

In the days since, the eaglets seem to be settling into their new world quite well.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Oh, there are minor things—like cars and planes and all the other inventions we seem to have come up with.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen