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
For the last month, the Avs have too often resembled their spring 2023 form, that bunch who’d tried to defend the Stanley Cup with all speed and no soul.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Investigators believe the Hallfords gave families dry concrete that resembled ashes.
—Jesse Bedayn, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Investigators believe the Hallfords gave families dry concrete mix that resembled ashes.
—Maria Braganini, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Barraza, who was a member of the 501st Legion, a fan group that painstakingly re-creates Star Wars villains' costumes, already had her new suitcases packed — which resembled the ones Harry Potter took with him to Hogwarts.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
The activity appeared to take place entirely on a public street, with agitators effectively setting up what resembled an informal checkpoint aimed at identifying or tracking federal immigration agents operating in the city.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The rapper’s set took up nearly the entire field, and the focal point moved from five different platforms — which resembled a video game controller — throughout the performance.
—Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The bronze doors and concrete walls with remarkably few windows looked ancient, and the building more closely resembled a student dormitory awaiting demolition than an institution where precious cultural assets from around the world were collected and stored.
—Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
Nicholas Miller guided a drone through the sky on a path that ended with a strike on a target that resembled a tank.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Investigators believe the Hallfords gave families dry concrete that resembled ashes.
—Jesse Bedayn, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Investigators believe the Hallfords gave families dry concrete mix that resembled ashes.
—Maria Braganini, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Barraza, who was a member of the 501st Legion, a fan group that painstakingly re-creates Star Wars villains' costumes, already had her new suitcases packed — which resembled the ones Harry Potter took with him to Hogwarts.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
The activity appeared to take place entirely on a public street, with agitators effectively setting up what resembled an informal checkpoint aimed at identifying or tracking federal immigration agents operating in the city.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The rapper’s set took up nearly the entire field, and the focal point moved from five different platforms — which resembled a video game controller — throughout the performance.
—Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
The bronze doors and concrete walls with remarkably few windows looked ancient, and the building more closely resembled a student dormitory awaiting demolition than an institution where precious cultural assets from around the world were collected and stored.
—Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
Nicholas Miller guided a drone through the sky on a path that ended with a strike on a target that resembled a tank.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resembled
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Whether on the stage or the red carpet, the star has always approached dressing with an original and personal flair.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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As half-time approached during Sunderland’s visit, there was a growing desperation for an opener from the Emirates crowd.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Minneapolis, Minnesota — Her long dark hair flowing from a bright pink beanie, the 11-year-old from Ecuador calmly recalled her mother venturing out of their small South Minneapolis apartment last Monday morning for the first time in a month and a half.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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But Malinin, who used to be nervous about choosing music for himself at the risk of not being liked, Weir recalled, leaned into two of his most personal programs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Vying for a parking spot on a crowded city street after a snowstorm has long felt like going to battle, and now there's a harrowing twist.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The days since the raid on Maduro’s compound have felt slow and difficult, according to one woman who saw the explosions from a distance with her boyfriend.—
CNN 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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At a minimum, Advantage suggested the deteriorating beams be replaced.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
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Some economists suggested last week's rise could be statistical noise, and the total number remains relatively low compared with history.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Fluffy, with a golden exterior and pale white interior, this cake looked impressive even before digging in.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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The league looked into the matter and did not find enough evidence to sanction Rozier and has since noted Rozier cooperated with that probe.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Even the winter sun seemed to recognize the gravity of the moment, breaking through the clouds to illuminate the private dining room for the entirety of that historic afternoon.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Jackson seemed to be referring to Alex Pretti and Renee Good, two protesters who were killed under questionable circumstances by immigration agents last month.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The stepbrother of a Florida teenager who died aboard a Carnival cruise ship appeared in federal court in Miami on Friday, as investigators continue probing the circumstances surrounding her death.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Duren turned around to get face-to-face with Diabate and the two appeared to butt heads.—
Steve Reed,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Resembled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resembled. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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