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seems

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 protagonist of Kafka’s “The Trial” never learns of what he is accused, which seems to be everything and nothing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

“That seems, you know, not great for retail investors.”

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

While acknowledging such an outcome seems “logical,” they believe inflation will continue higher irrespective of that development, saying this: “There’s a strong inverse relationship between inflation and equity valuations.”

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

"Each new format seems to bring us closer and closer to that abyss."

From BBC • May 22, 2026

It seems stupid to even say something like that.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott