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
Part of the eight-lane highway leading from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to the capital city of Baku includes roadside art nouveau skyscrapers, resembling Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai decades ago (when less crowded).
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Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
But no matter how much the scene may resemble a legacy country club at first glance, this meetup exists almost in opposition to the city’s handful of expensive clubs with years-long wait-lists and lengthy membership requirements.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
Off Color’s flagship beer, Apex Predator pours with a sturdy head over a sunny yellow body, resembles a slice of lemon meringue pie in a glass.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
Atopic dermatitis may resemble other skin diseases.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 9 May 2025
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Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
But no matter how much the scene may resemble a legacy country club at first glance, this meetup exists almost in opposition to the city’s handful of expensive clubs with years-long wait-lists and lengthy membership requirements.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
Off Color’s flagship beer, Apex Predator pours with a sturdy head over a sunny yellow body, resembles a slice of lemon meringue pie in a glass.
—Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
Atopic dermatitis may resemble other skin diseases.
—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resemble
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Have no doubts, Ancelotti will feel as at home in Brazil as in Italy.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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The more light the paint reflects, the more spacious the room feels.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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Pagnol did suggest this idea, to put a tariff on American cinema.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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But others who are familiar with what the program does — and doesn’t do — suggest such claims are exaggerated or false.—
Christopher O’Donnell,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
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Zoltan also recalls how, just prior to the crash, Mansfield had been sitting in the backseat of the car with her three children.—
Carita Rizzo,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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Estefan recalled writing the song on a plane going from Holland to England.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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Soon after a deputy approached the boys and was able to get the gun, according to the sheriff's office.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2025
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In 2022, however, the financial market seemed to turn upside down.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Despite Tatum’s clutch shots, a Celtics loss already seemed all but certain by the time of his injury.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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The chaos at Newark and Atlanta highlights problems that have become increasingly common, with summer travel season around the corner By A version of this article originally appeared in Quartz’s members-only Weekend Brief newsletter.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
19 May 2025
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Benson made a brief but memorable cameo in the live-action film, appearing as a vendor at a marketplace who hands Bailey a fork on land.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
19 May 2025
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After a memorable Game 4 victory to take a 3-1 series lead, the Knicks looked poised to take care of business in five games, especially with Boston losing Jayson Tatum to an Achilles injury.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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These types often overlap, and symptoms can look different for every person.—
Health,
Health,
16 May 2025
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“Resemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resemble. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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