as in looks
to give the impression of being
I tried to cheer them up because they seemed depressed
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Recent Examples of seems
There is some optimism among those connected to the Spanish club about his arrival, which would lessen the potential for more serious moves in January — although multiple sources have told The Athletic that the Englishman moving from Liverpool next month seems unfeasible.
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Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Leeds still have a small squad, so a raft of exits, either loan or permanent, seems unlikely.
—Nancy Froston, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
As other alcoholic beverage categories experience fads, vodka is undoubtedly the resilient decades-old stalwart that seems to be just getting started.
—Patrick Shorb, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2024
However, there is still lingering uncertainty regarding hiring demand in 2025, as the prolonged labor market slowdown seems to be coming to an end.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The real test won't be whether AI can take over certain domains – that seems increasingly inevitable.
—John Werner, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
But the mountain air seems charged with the palpable sense that, on this exact Thursday morning, something very good is about to happen.
—Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Dec. 2024
Despite being a shameless queue jumper who seems to slide through ski lift crowds like water, she's clearly respected and adored by countless people across the valleys.
—Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Dec. 2024
Given Arsenal’s qualification for the Champions League quarter-finals, the decision to sell to a potential competition rival seems unlikely.
—Jessy Parker Humphreys, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Leeds still have a small squad, so a raft of exits, either loan or permanent, seems unlikely.
—Nancy Froston, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
As other alcoholic beverage categories experience fads, vodka is undoubtedly the resilient decades-old stalwart that seems to be just getting started.
—Patrick Shorb, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2024
However, there is still lingering uncertainty regarding hiring demand in 2025, as the prolonged labor market slowdown seems to be coming to an end.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The real test won't be whether AI can take over certain domains – that seems increasingly inevitable.
—John Werner, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
But the mountain air seems charged with the palpable sense that, on this exact Thursday morning, something very good is about to happen.
—Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Dec. 2024
Despite being a shameless queue jumper who seems to slide through ski lift crowds like water, she's clearly respected and adored by countless people across the valleys.
—Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Dec. 2024
Given Arsenal’s qualification for the Champions League quarter-finals, the decision to sell to a potential competition rival seems unlikely.
—Jessy Parker Humphreys, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Seems.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seems. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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