seemed

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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The future seemed shaped by an oft-repeated line from ancient Greek historian Thucydides: “The strong do what they will, and the weak suffer as they must.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

And, oddly enough, in his first round as president, Donald Trump indeed seemed to have learned just such a lesson.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

He was also at the centre of the discussions that led to manager Nuno Espirito Santo remaining at the club next season, when it had seemed as though he would also exit.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

This to us seemed to be a better value.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

For what seemed hours we prayed for our country, for the dead and injured tonight, for the Queen.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom