seem busy

Frequency: 6.813.5 per million words

To give the impression of being occupied.

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Examples (10)

  • He always seems busy with his projects, even on weekends.
  • She seemed busy when I saw her at the library, so I didn't interrupt.
  • The developers seem busy trying to meet the deadline.
  • Even when he has nothing to do, he manages to seem busy.
  • Does the new manager seem busy to you, or is she just well-organized?
  • You've seemed busy all week; is everything okay?
  • The office always seems busy right before a major holiday.
  • He didn't seem busy, so I approached him with my question.
  • Although they seem busy, they always make time for family.
  • It might seem busy in here, but we have everything under control.