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 Progress on a new distribution deal has been glacial but Premier League clubs have, at least, recently put a proper offer to EFL, though one which seems unlikely to be accepted. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 When she is accepted into university to study acting, life finally seems to be opening up for her. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026 Despite the rabid fixation upon the concept of trans women in sports, those who beat the drum the loudest for exclusive policies rarely seem to care about trans people themselves. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 Smith also seemed to be grappling with his own mortality, delivering several monologues throughout the night about growing older and time slipping by. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seem
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seem
  1. look
  2. feel
  3. sound
  4. appear
Verb
  • The smallest rooms, the Cosy Doubles, look onto the inner courtyard; the best turn towards Avenida dos Aliados.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026
  • That sentence does not even look right on paper, let alone warrant a confusing 60-minute production that builds to a drag queen being shot.
    — Hannah Brueske, Twin Cities, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of look
Verb
  • Highly adaptable professionals often feel stuck despite successful career changes, a phenomenon stemming from carrying outdated definitions of success into new roles.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • There are countless casualties in House of the Dragon but few more keenly felt than Helaena, Westeros’s sweetheart, whom Phia Saban played with a quiet and often funny dignity over the years.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of feel
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  • Alarm bells are sounding in Chicago as another family lays a child to rest after an electric scooter collision.
    — Narmeen Khan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • More Deals on Gaming Mice For silent navigation, the Logitech Silent Wireless Mouse reduces click sounds by over 90% without sacrificing tactile feel.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of sound
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  • Mathers was set to appear for sentencing on Thursday for the February case and a probable cause conference in the May case.
    — DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • But those concerns didn’t stop groups of Catholics from joining a recent joyous pilgrimage on Mount Tabor, where the Gospels say Jesus appeared transfigured alongside the Jewish prophets Moses and Elijah.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
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