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sound like

VERB

resemble

Synonyms

STRONGEST

feature mirror parallel simulate

STRONG

approximate coincide double duplicate echo favor follow match relate

WEAK

appear like be similar to be the very picture of bear resemblance to bring to mind come close to come near correspond to have earmarks of have signs of pass for remind one of seem like smack of take after

Antonyms

WEAK

contradict contrast deviate differ disagree

VERB

seem

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 strike one as being

Antonyms

WEAK

be real

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While that may sound like positive news, researchers say the population has already reached levels that could threaten its long term survival.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

That may sound like a boon for investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

In recent months, the iconic ticking stopwatch of the CBS News magazine “60 Minutes” began to sound like a time bomb.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

It may sound like a gimmick but the supermarket chain's venture into the world of hospitality shines a light on something more complex.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

I tried to make it sound like a game.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff

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