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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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Recent Examples of resembled
The winning details were a bronze sculpture of a goldfish next to the television; a blooming orchid on the desk; the bowl of clementines next to a Sonos speaker on the bedside table; and, on the loveseat, a cozy wool throw blanket with a pattern that resembled that of Thai silks.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
The base resembled more a barracks than an operational military facility.
—Younes Mohammad, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Wildlife officials couldn't find the cub's mother after searching the area for a few days, and sent him to the Oakland Zoo, where staff members named him Briar because his spots resembled a blackberry briar bush.
—Kyle Melnick The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
Within the hour, the scene resembled the busiest days of the former Sycamore taproom.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Mar. 2026
But several military analysts told NPR that no Iranian missile resembled the one in the video.
—Tom Bowman, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
The version of Peterson that showed up resembled what KU fans have clamored for much of this season.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2026
Indicating that anything resembled the tactics and smears of the late senator from Wisconsin has been enough to suggest that such behavior was out of bounds, with no rightful place in our modern politics.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
Jackson’s fans thirsted to know more about this singer who looked and sounded like the King of Pop (and even released a pre-Thriller album cover that resembled that classic album).
—Greg Poole, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
The base resembled more a barracks than an operational military facility.
—Younes Mohammad, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Wildlife officials couldn't find the cub's mother after searching the area for a few days, and sent him to the Oakland Zoo, where staff members named him Briar because his spots resembled a blackberry briar bush.
—Kyle Melnick The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
Within the hour, the scene resembled the busiest days of the former Sycamore taproom.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Mar. 2026
But several military analysts told NPR that no Iranian missile resembled the one in the video.
—Tom Bowman, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
The version of Peterson that showed up resembled what KU fans have clamored for much of this season.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2026
Indicating that anything resembled the tactics and smears of the late senator from Wisconsin has been enough to suggest that such behavior was out of bounds, with no rightful place in our modern politics.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
Jackson’s fans thirsted to know more about this singer who looked and sounded like the King of Pop (and even released a pre-Thriller album cover that resembled that classic album).
—Greg Poole, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resembled
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When officers arrived, two men approached them wearing masks and gloves, carrying at least one gun.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2026
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From the beginning, Madeleine approached her training with seriousness and respect for the craft.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Simmons' mother, Cheryl Simmons, recalled to CBS affiliate WBNS Friday the moment uniformed officers arrived at their home to deliver the news.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Laurent Brossoit, recalled from the Barracuda of the AHL on Friday, backed up Nedeljkovic against the Canadiens and is an option to start the Sharks’ game on Sunday in Ottawa.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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According to one commerce company, approximately 45 percent of consumers have chosen not to make a purchase because a retailer’s return policy felt too restrictive, too costly or too unclear.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2026
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Mixing never felt like a chore because the beaters glided so easily around the bowl.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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Mamdani’s move suggested a new emphasis on compassionate public policy.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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Maritime tracking firm Winward suggested the ship may have spoofed its location and surreptitiously delivered the fuel to Cuba already.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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Naseer Paktiawal looked at the face of his brother, Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, maybe for the last time.—
Bo Evans,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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He was examined by the team doctors for both Japan and the Miami Marlins before returning to Arizona, where the Cubs doctor also looked at him.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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In another, a self-critical impulse takes hold, and what seemed good at first is suddenly embarrassing.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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The mother seemed aghast and at a loss as to what to do.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The mural, along with several posters of the same color, also appeared around the city, causing fans on social media to go into a frenzy of excitement and wonder what exactly was going on.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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Pitman did not respond to multiple interview requests early Monday evening, by which time the Gillyweeds Facebook page appeared to have been taken down.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Resembled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resembled. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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