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 Big changes can seem overwhelming and could undermine your resolve. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025 Biogas may seem renewable on its face; so long as people consume dairy, cows will keep generating manure. Kenny Torrella, Vox, 13 Jan. 2025 According to Pavlovich, though, Gaiman did not seem to have boundaries around his son. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2025 Making a film about the band any other way seems like a complete waste of time. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for seem 
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Verb
  • Hamas has denied the allegations, accusing Israel's prime minister of looking for excuses to back out of the deal.
    Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The result is a season that’s more claustrophobic and frightening, but also more stunning and gorgeous to look at with both big establishing shots of this strange, cold world, endlessly wrapped in winter, and smaller more intimate shots that invite us to lean in and take a closer look.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • For an internal processor that can feel like a burden.
    Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
  • This frustration is echoed by employees across industries who feel their efforts are undervalued or misaligned with their personal priorities.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Playing Caribbean sounds with Jamaica’s pioneering Studio One record label by the age of 14, Alexander later migrated to the U.S., sharpened his musical skills, and became a global jazz star.
    Jared Mccallister, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2025
  • The National Weather Service is sounding the alarm about the potential for a winter storm in the Deep South this week.
    Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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  • Haley Joel made a name for himself with roles in Forrest Gump and Pay It Forward and recently appeared in Blink Twice.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Prior to her collaborative partnership with Puma, Rosé appeared in ad campaigns for Tiffany & Co., modeling jewelry pieces from the company in 2023 and 2022.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 7 Jan. 2025

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“Seem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seem. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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