seem

verb

ˈsēm How to pronounce seem (audio)
Definition of seemnext
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 Still, the buyer seems pretty pleased with his unconventional choice. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 27 Aug. 2026 Betty Crocker, the fictional character and real-life brand behind the eponymous cookbooks and baking mixes, seems to want out of her Housewife Era. — Emily Heil, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026 If, as seems likely, his party wins control of the House in November, Garcia is poised to take over as chairman. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 This was an unusual-feeling time to begin with, what made it so that coincidences seemed like the work of destiny. — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seem
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seem
  1. look
  2. feel
  3. sound
  4. appear
Verb
  • The most impressive trick Paranormal Activity pulls off is making an entire theater — devotees and newcomers alike — afraid to look away, and giving them one hell of a good time while doing it.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Outdoor plans look great as most areas will stay dry, so keep the umbrellas at home.
    — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of look
Verb
  • Still, there’s something about going back to basics at the dawn of a new season that feels especially right.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The Bengals cut the roster down to 53 players on Sunday and there weren’t many surprises in a year where continuity and depth made only a few spots truly feel open to unseating the placeholder.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of feel
Verb
  • Acoustic recordings can help scientists detect the presence of bats, but Walker cautions that bat calls from different species may sound the same.
    — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Place a piece of aluminum foil over each loaf and bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until loaves sound hollow when tapped on the bottom.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of sound
Verb
  • However, for the rest of the game, Brianna Turner and Cheyenne Parker-Tyus are closer to centers; Turner has offensive limitations while Hammon doesn’t appear to trust Parker-Tyus’ defense.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • While this figure appears to add a bright spot to an otherwise weak employment report, the underlying cause is far from encouraging.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of appear

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“Seem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seem. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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