as in approached
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 resembled
The painting’s gigantic walnut frame resembled a window set into a niche.
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Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
The layout resembled a samurai sword, where the hardest material is concentrated mainly along the cutting edge.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
This more closely resembled the second.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
Rather than barking, jumping or making a scene, the goldendoodle used a deliberate shoulder tap — a physical gesture that resembled how a person might get someone’s attention — and then waited patiently for the woman to respond.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
But Biden sought to demonstrate the importance of a peaceful transfer of power, even if it was conducted under conditions that resembled a security operation more than a civic celebration.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
This resembled the predator-prey systems seen in biology.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Some of the first AI-washing cases resembled traditional fraud allegations, with critics arguing that the technology being marketed simply did not exist.
—Perrie M. Weiner, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
This early version of baseball more closely resembled Sunday afternoon softball.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
The layout resembled a samurai sword, where the hardest material is concentrated mainly along the cutting edge.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
This more closely resembled the second.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
Rather than barking, jumping or making a scene, the goldendoodle used a deliberate shoulder tap — a physical gesture that resembled how a person might get someone’s attention — and then waited patiently for the woman to respond.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
But Biden sought to demonstrate the importance of a peaceful transfer of power, even if it was conducted under conditions that resembled a security operation more than a civic celebration.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
This resembled the predator-prey systems seen in biology.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Some of the first AI-washing cases resembled traditional fraud allegations, with critics arguing that the technology being marketed simply did not exist.
—Perrie M. Weiner, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
This early version of baseball more closely resembled Sunday afternoon softball.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resembled
Verb
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As dawn approached, chicken and waffles were served.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Hermès approached the issue with a minimal execution inspired by urban buildings instead of the more-baroque curves often found in this style.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Sale recalled that King appointed him to serve on a national committee dedicated to improving the level of advocacy in federal courts.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
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Abel and insurance chief Ajit Jain recalled the interplay between Buffett and Charlie Munger in past years when Jain was asked if Berkshire would insure ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
3 May 2026
Verb
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But most states have already held primaries for 2026 so the high court's decision is likely to be felt more in the 2028 presidential contest or in 2031, after the next Census.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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What once felt like an opportunity to close has become something closer to a necessity.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At least a few prominent MAHA influencers have suggested Saphier is no ally.—
Ali Swenson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Doctors suggested that the data do not support an early change in therapy and instead introduce unknown risks by speeding up the treatment sequence, potentially reducing time on otherwise effective options, noted Jefferies analysts.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
Verb
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For one night, the Mets looked like the team they’re supposed to be.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Magic superstar Tracy McGrady was playing at an MVP level, and Orlando looked faster, freer and flat-out better.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In a 1916 study, Navy soldiers seemed to better learn Morse code when it was played overnight.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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Seattle receiver Golden Tate, after pushing off on the Packers’ Sam Shields (no flag was thrown, naturally), had made what seemed like a belated reach and put a single arm on the ball as Jennings fell to the ground.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The man appeared to ask Albee what was the point of helping him, the bodycam footage shows.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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Unlike last year’s blue carpet, this year’s carpet appeared intentionally forgotten by time with grass creeping up the steps.—
Beatrice Dupuy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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“Resembled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resembled. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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