seem

as in to look
to give the impression of being I tried to cheer them up because they seemed depressed

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Recent Examples of seem In extra time, just when everything seemed set for Germany’s second penalty shootout in as many knockout phase games at this tournament, Bonmati made the difference. Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 24 July 2025 From meeting koalas, tortoises, kangaroos and sea turtles all before reaching toddler-hood, Grace seems to be living a childhood much like her mother's, learning to love and be fascinated by all things wild. Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 24 July 2025 But Wednesday’s announcement arrives at the point that a memo from Sharp to Palomar seemed to predict. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2025 The sky turned hazy, health officials urged residents to stay inside, and what once seemed like gradual progress toward cleaner air suddenly felt alarmingly fragile. Youssef Rafik, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for seem
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Verb
  • As the final track of the movie, it’s paired with live-action footage of the cast and musical artists during recording sessions, offering a celebratory behind-the-scenes look at the film’s creation.
    Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 14 July 2025
  • And who better to look to for inspiration than Martha Stewart?
    Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
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  • His loss is deeply felt across the entire ROTC and Rutgers community.
    Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 27 July 2025
  • So why does life feel costly for many Michiganders?
    Adrienne Roberts, Freep.com, 27 July 2025
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  • For virtually any disease, researchers, doctors, and patients will be able to visit a website and see much of what his team saw—a prospect that, to me, sounded both empowering and overwhelming.
    Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 15 July 2025
  • The whispers grow louder as the beeping becomes more frequent until finally, the alarm sounds.
    EW.com, EW.com, 15 July 2025
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  • As entrepreneurship becomes more global and technical barriers to entry continue to rise, the demand for operational support appears to be universal.
    Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • Smith, 56, appeared on BBC Radio Wales on Saturday, July 12, to promote his upcoming United Kindgom tour dates in support of his new album Based on a True Story.
    Tommy McArdle, People.com, 15 July 2025

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“Seem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seem. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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