as in to feel
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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Recent Examples of resemble
On Wednesday, a TikTok user posted a video showing a woman who, from afar, resembled Swift standing on a balcony of her $17 million seaside home in Rhode Island.
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Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
Some varieties resemble a mid-sized bush by late August.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
Holiday-like celebrations (Pride Month), rainbow flags, public affirmations, government recognition, and expectations of participation/acceptance all serve as functions resembling religious practices.
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Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
The shape may resemble muffins, but the texture and taste are all brownie—rich, fudgy, and loaded with chocolate.
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Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
19 June 2026
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Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
Some varieties resemble a mid-sized bush by late August.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
Holiday-like celebrations (Pride Month), rainbow flags, public affirmations, government recognition, and expectations of participation/acceptance all serve as functions resembling religious practices.
—
Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
The shape may resemble muffins, but the texture and taste are all brownie—rich, fudgy, and loaded with chocolate.
—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resemble
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The relaxed silhouette has the same easygoing feel, and the floral print adds personality without feeling unwearable.
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The watershed decision triggered a period of political instability and economic upheaval that is still being felt a decade later.
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Christensen suggests the state should instead focus on stripping back environmental regulations that make brush clearance and fire prevention costly, which would ensure state firefighters are not working excessive overtime and the state budget is not being stretched beyond its means.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday called for a major expansion of the country's naval forces, suggesting the regime should build two large warships each year for the next five years.
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In a corresponding move, the Dodgers recalled right-hander Chayce McDermott.
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Eden recalled his mother, Ellene Warren, explaining the scale of production spent during the disco era.
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Now is his chance to test the waters and find out if any suitors will approach him with an offer sheet.
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For a player who already set the bar so high — his 109 catches were a school record — yet fell short of his ultimate goal, how Toney approaches his sophomore year will be worth the watch.
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The show’s dramatic romance and journey of self-growth seems to fit in line with something Austen would’ve imagined for her characters.
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Placide, who has announced this will be his final international tournament, seemed determined to end his career on a high note.
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This part of the deal appears to come naturally to Chavarria, who returned to Paris on Friday afternoon for his fourth season at the Men’s Fashion Week.
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The president also appears to be counting the South Carolina runoff for governor as two wins after endorsing both candidates in that race.
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Despite its nickname, June's moon won't look red like a strawberry, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.
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Years of uncertainty followed, as Britain and the European Union wrangled over what their future trading relationship would look like.
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“Resemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resemble. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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