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something that is similar to something else in design, origin, use, etc.; something that is analogous to something else
a modern analog to what happened before the synthetic analog of a chemical found in a tropical tree a meat analogue such as tofu
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Recent Examples of analogue
Thomas has given us a powerful analogue for a nation driving itself off a cliff.
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Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
The assailant carried a tactical-style backpack containing an analog cellphone and bus tickets, Cervantes Martínez said.
—Maria Verza, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The assailant carried a tactical-style backpack containing an analog cellphone and bus tickets, said José Luis Cervantes Martínez, the attorney general of the state of Mexico, which includes Teotihuacan.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
The research team then searched for an analog on Mars using data from NASA’s Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter or MOLA, a probe that mapped the planet’s surface features from orbit using laser.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
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Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
The assailant carried a tactical-style backpack containing an analog cellphone and bus tickets, Cervantes Martínez said.
—Maria Verza, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The assailant carried a tactical-style backpack containing an analog cellphone and bus tickets, said José Luis Cervantes Martínez, the attorney general of the state of Mexico, which includes Teotihuacan.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
The research team then searched for an analog on Mars using data from NASA’s Mars Orbiter Laser Altimeter or MOLA, a probe that mapped the planet’s surface features from orbit using laser.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for analogue
Noun
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Alpencamper View gallery - 13 images Most bicycle campers just tow, but there are some that flip, that drop, that pitch and that straight blow up.—
C.C. Weiss
May 01,
New Atlas,
1 May 2026
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However, the image of the Indigenous man is still featured around the campus, including in a large mural in the gym.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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Given the importance of preserving relations with the FCC, which has a say over a range of local station matters and must approve any mergers involving the transfer of broadcast licenses, LeGeyt has deliberately avoided a direct clash with his Washington counterpart.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Altman’s rivalry with Musk is one among several in Silicon Valley; the OpenAI boss famously refused to hold hands with his Anthropic counterpart at a recent AI event in India.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Carly will modify her design according to the needs of future exhibitions, which include shows with Karen Kilimnik and Joseph Geagan; the latter’s will incorporate portraits of members of the Vegas scene, Carly among them.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Through simple text and brilliant animal illustrations reminiscent of Eric Carle’s finest, Caldecott honoree Christian Robinson presents a lovely and nuanced portrait of dads across the animal kingdom, from lions to seahorses to humans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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Browns are full of carbon and will keep things from smelling bad.—
Jessica Damiano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the portion of the structure that’s distinct from other amino acids, all three have a branched structure that’s composed entirely of carbon and hydrogen.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
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This area was ground zero for funneling OxyContin and its generic equivalent, oxycodone, to virtually every state east of the Mississippi.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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It is estimated that by successfully recycling these materials at scale, the kingdom could help reduce carbon emissions by a massive 615 million tons of CO2 equivalent.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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Young people of their cohort prioritize Irish language rights and migrant rights, see a historic parallel between the oppression of Irish Catholics and Palestinians, and have a deep yearning to to bear witness to the end of British presence in the North and the reunification of Ireland.—
Dean Van Nguyen,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
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Current two-jaw parallel grippers cannot fit into most of these spaces.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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Other characters the writer co-created during this time are the supervillain Jackal and Parker’s clone Ben Reilly.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Other companies have already deployed AI clones of their leaders in a similar fashion to Customers Bank.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Your portrayal of Naema’s ambivalence, her pride, her shame at being unable to use her medical degree and skills in this new country, her anger at Jimmy and also her appreciation of his saving her life, and her son and mother-in-law, is masterful.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Dolph Lundgren first brought the comic book character to life on screen in a 1989 movie, followed by Thomas Jane and Ray Stevenson in two standalone 2000s movies, but Jon Bernthal has had the most popular portrayal.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Analogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analogue. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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