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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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It was a moment Raul Jimenez had waited his whole life for - and one that seemed impossible a few years ago.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

When OG Anunoby’s miraculous tip-in fell through the net on Wednesday to give the Knicks a 3-1 series lead, it seemed as though every single person in the New York metropolitan area exploded with joy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

They also seemed buoyed by early results in the Kiley race.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Against that backdrop, news of the leadership shift seemed to overshadow upbeat earnings results for the company.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The fact that she herself had been shut-in much of her life never seemed to occur to her.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom