seems

VERB

appear; give the impression

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 sound like strike one as being

Antonyms

WEAK

be real

Example Sentences

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The connection is certain, and the pairing of congregational decline with theological fading seems to have opened the door to a new youth-driven demand for orthodoxy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

There seems to be some movement through the strait, but not fully the kind of movement we need.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Their daughter is away at a sleepover for the evening and it seems they no longer fully know how to relate to each other.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

"The more I've thought about it, it kind of seems like the perfect choice for both Taylor and Travis and their respective industries."

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

He seems a whole lot more interested in breaking the world record for number of pizza slices consumed in one sitting than in talking to Avery, but maybe he’s just shy.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison