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to look or be like (someone or something)
He strongly resembles his father in appearance and in temperament. Terrier dogs closely resemble each other.
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Both 44 mm models also feature the Marina Militare signature at 6 o’clock, the Aviazione Navale logo on the caseback, gray Super-LumiNova accents inspired by naval aircraft, and small-seconds counters that resemble a radar display.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2025
Junior paired the outfit with tan shoes and a long gold necklace that resembled feathers.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Since the video post, other social media users have shared accounts under a name, with profile pictures that resemble the man.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
The boom has long passed and the route is now plied by the Ferrobús, which vaguely resembles a coach on rails and follows a truncated route between Oruro and the town of Villazón on the Argentine border.
—The Editors, Outside, 31 Aug. 2025
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2025
Junior paired the outfit with tan shoes and a long gold necklace that resembled feathers.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Since the video post, other social media users have shared accounts under a name, with profile pictures that resemble the man.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
The boom has long passed and the route is now plied by the Ferrobús, which vaguely resembles a coach on rails and follows a truncated route between Oruro and the town of Villazón on the Argentine border.
—The Editors, Outside, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resemble
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Miami’s play was so decisively putrid that the 33-8 loss to the Colts seemed almost a blessing because the game felt so much more lopsided than that.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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The trendy animal print pattern combined with the crisscross buckle design offers a sophisticated, retro feel that’ll perk up any classic pair of jeans.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Mock suggests using gentle cleaning tools to avoid scratching the flooring.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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TikTok commenters suggest sealing the finished piece with UV resin to prevent cracks over time, especially if the mirror will be exposed to sunlight.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Burn hazards, meaning use of the product could lead to burns, were behind 294 recalls in the same time frame.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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On the red carpet at the Jazz at Lincoln Center, Bonneville recalls finding out about Dockery's exciting news.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Do not approach water, wet objects, or metal items.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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Hurricane Kiko slowly approaching Hawaii Hurricane Kiko will be closely watched for up to 10 days, AccuWeather Meteorologist Geoff Cornish said.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Brown, the veteran who seemed out of sync with Mahomes most of the night after missing all three preseason games with an ankle injury?—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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That seemed to halt the Chiefs’ momentum.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Diets rich in vitamin D and iron appeared to help combat alopecia and hair loss.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
5 Sep. 2025
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Jalen Carter was ejected from the Eagles’ season opener after appearing to spit at Dak Prescott.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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This will prevent dust and other debris from accumulating, which can make these rooms look dirty and smell stale.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Forbes compiled a list of the top 500 higher education institutions in the country by looking at alumni salaries, retention and graduation rates and amount of student debt, among other factors.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Resemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resemble. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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