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 Though snails may not seem the most luminous of creatures, snail essence has become a skin-care hero in recent years. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024 Advertisement Councilmember Imelda Padilla, who represents neighborhoods in the central and east San Fernando Valley, seems a likely candidate for the slot. Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024 After a long day at work, making a meal from scratch might not seem like the most appealing way to spend your precious off-hours. Caroline Tien, SELF, 13 Dec. 2024 Those charged with carrying out these policies couldn’t seem to keep the story straight either. Errol Morris, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for seem 
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  • Aside from making your spaces look visually exciting, these tools also provide you with a healthier, more productive lifestyle.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The test flight would pave the way for the Artemis III mission that looks to return humans to the surface, including the first woman, by mid-2027.
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
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  • As a result, wine and liquor sales are down at restaurants, and restaurateurs are feeling it.
    Emily Wilson, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Shifting those foundational structures can feel impossible, so by the time those endeavors reach consumers, the critiques are laid at the feet of delivery mechanisms such as Spotify and Instagram.
    T.M. Brown, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2024
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  • Despite the cautious outlook, Fed Chair Jerome Powell sounded an upbeat note on the state of the U.S. economy, especially relative to how other countries have performed.
    Rob Wile, NBC News, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Her lungs sounded normal to her doctor, but she was sent to get an X-ray in May just in case.
    Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Dec. 2024
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  • The photos appear to have been taken from a camera in a cab, which authorities believe the suspect boarded after the shooting and show him wearing a blue medical mask and a hooded jacket.
    John Bacon, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The drones appear to be significantly larger than those widely available to hobbyists.
    Alyce McFadden, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2024

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“Seem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seem. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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