1
as in related
having a close connection like that between family members
foxes are closely akin to dogs
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2
as in like
having qualities in common
mathematics and computer programming are akin in that they both require logical thinking
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Recent Examples of akin
To make this music, Atkinson sculpted Fender Rhodes piano and electronics melodies in a process akin to early musique concrète, a technique in which composers took fragments of magnetic tape and spliced them together.
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Vanessa Ague,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
Why has a college degree become akin to an unaffordable luxury for millions of Americans?
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Thomas Adam,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
To prevent that, some operators maintain low oil flow rates, akin to dripping a faucet in freezing cold weather to avoid frozen pipes.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
This match was akin to a knockout tie itself, with both teams knowing a win would likely take them through from Group B, but a defeat would mean certain elimination.
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Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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Vanessa Ague,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
Why has a college degree become akin to an unaffordable luxury for millions of Americans?
—
Thomas Adam,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
To prevent that, some operators maintain low oil flow rates, akin to dripping a faucet in freezing cold weather to avoid frozen pipes.
—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
This match was akin to a knockout tie itself, with both teams knowing a win would likely take them through from Group B, but a defeat would mean certain elimination.
—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for akin
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Yet robust economic growth has proved elusive, even as government debt has climbed, leaving successive administrations with little firepower to fix a growing list of related challenges, from crumbling infrastructure to a chronic housing shortage.
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That background is important because robots and autonomous vehicles face a related challenge.
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To some investors, the current moment is analogous to the dotcom bubble of the late 1990s.
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The four-year ban is analogous with the maximum punishment for intentional doping.
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While RVing can save money on food, the total cost can be comparable to other road trips.
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Developed in partnership with the University of Bremen, the wheels were originally heavier and narrower than comparable conventional pneumatic wheels.
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In March, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors adopted a similar ordinance, charging violators per firework instead of per incident.
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The high court issued similar rulings last year that allowed the administration to revoke the legal protection for Venezuelans.
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According to author Caroline Hallemann—whose book The Kennedys and the Windsors came out on June 2—the two women were even more alike than meets the eye.
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Podiatrists and Oprah alike love Vionic shoes for their orthotic-level comfort disguised with designer-level style, and the Kearny sneakers are proof.
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Venezuelan authorities typically activate emergency assessment and response protocols following major seismic events, including inspections of critical infrastructure such as hospitals, bridges, highways and electrical systems.
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The bill is intended to get Cal Fire’s pay within 15% of benchmark local fire departments such as Los Angeles, Fresno and San Francisco.
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“Akin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/akin. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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