as in similar
having qualities in common
bad-mouthing your sister is analogous to slapping her in the face—it's just as bad
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Recent Examples of analogous
The force-carrying particles have an analogous distinction, known as a polarization state.
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Quanta Magazine,
15 June 2026
He was asked why there hasn’t been analogous progress by the men’s national team.
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Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
This project, in Carl’s mind, is roughly analogous to the civil-rights activism of the 20th century.
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Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
Despite the analogous finals matchup, some components of modern life in 2026 may look unfamiliar to the time traveler, while other scenes may strike a similar chord.
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ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Quanta Magazine,
15 June 2026
He was asked why there hasn’t been analogous progress by the men’s national team.
—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
This project, in Carl’s mind, is roughly analogous to the civil-rights activism of the 20th century.
—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
Despite the analogous finals matchup, some components of modern life in 2026 may look unfamiliar to the time traveler, while other scenes may strike a similar chord.
—
ABC News,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for analogous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for analogous
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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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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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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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“Analogous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analogous. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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