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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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After a few minutes of deliberation, the whole group went through each board member and voted on whether or not they were likely to support tenants, landlords or seemed to be relatively neutral.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

Midy recalls "an atmosphere of peace" and that gangs seemed "ready to turn the page and cease fire for two days".

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

“It seemed like the worst kept secret in combat sports,” co-host Eric Jackman said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Ever since Jesse Marsch traded in his cleats for a clipboard, he seemed destined to coach the U.S. men’s national soccer team.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

We were marched—all but Pickwick, who seemed unable to rise out of his seat—into a large room where the endless process of taking down names, addresses, and occupations began all over again.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom