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
The basin should resemble a shallow puddle, similar to what birds find in nature.
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Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
Krill are tiny crustaceans resembling shrimp that live in the open ocean.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
The blinding-white salt crust resembles snow and is five feet thick in some areas.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Dark fecal spots resembling pepper or coffee grounds.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
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Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
Krill are tiny crustaceans resembling shrimp that live in the open ocean.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
The blinding-white salt crust resembles snow and is five feet thick in some areas.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Dark fecal spots resembling pepper or coffee grounds.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resemble
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Saldaña has reason to feel good about keeping her box office crown, too.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Jan. 2026
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Update Your Bedding Swapping out your bedding for the winter is one of the easiest ways to make your bedroom feel warmer and cozier.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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The novel also suggests—mumblingly, without making eye contact, not wanting to be corny about it—that one’s own self becomes a little less hideous the more one attends to other selves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Police said the door handle turned from the inside, suggesting someone was attempting to escape.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The mood in the crowd was widespread anger and sadness — recalling the same outpour of wrath that shook the city for weeks after the killing of George Floyd in 2020, although without the widespread rioting that had occurred then.—
Jack Brook,
Twin Cities,
25 Jan. 2026
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Italy formally protested on Saturday the release on bail of the owner of a Swiss bar engulfed in a deadly New Year's Day fire and recalled its ambassador to Switzerland, as the court's decision came under criticism in both countries.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
24 Jan. 2026
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The number of states where college games were being adjusted showed the large path of the approaching storm.—
John Raby,
Twin Cities,
23 Jan. 2026
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As a powerful winter storm approaches Georgia, residents are being warned to prepare for frigid temperatures, ice, and possible snowfall.—
Nakell Williams,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Why would a shark’s metabolism stay flat during a process that seems, intuitively, expensive?—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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His face seemed to flash through colors, his cheeks rouged, then went pink, then yellow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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To guarantee the full amount for the upcoming season, Huff had to play either 825 minutes or appear in 55 games in one of the 2024-25 or 2025-26 seasons.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Your husband appears to be more than a little controlling by attempting to tell you how to spend your free time.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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For those looking for a show of holiday blooms, this process begins in early fall, as temperatures naturally drop and the days start getting shorter.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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For example, if your space is 150 square feet, look for a model with 1,500-watt capacity.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Resemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resemble. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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