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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 music At a taping of the special, Cyrus embodied Hannah Montana on a stage that resembled the show’s title sequence.
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Mar. 2026
The Panthers' stingy defense hung in against the Big East champions' vibrant offense, but Ejiofor and the Johnnies have resembled a national title contender since shortly after the calendar flipped to 2026.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
In full flight on Friday night, Todd Golden’s team resembled the runaway train that steamrolled opponents by an average margin of 20 points during a 12-game winning streak before Vanderbilt derailed the Gators 91-74 during SEC Tournament semifinals on March 14 in Nashville, Tennessee.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Then there’s Doug Mason, a lifeguard from San Diego who looks like the platonic ideal of a lifeguard from San Diego and who also resembled Mortensen so much fans had already decided Paul chose him.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
The Panthers' stingy defense hung in against the Big East champions' vibrant offense, but Ejiofor and the Johnnies have resembled a national title contender since shortly after the calendar flipped to 2026.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
The building resembled a nondescript medical office.
—Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
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.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 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
Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Mar. 2026
The Panthers' stingy defense hung in against the Big East champions' vibrant offense, but Ejiofor and the Johnnies have resembled a national title contender since shortly after the calendar flipped to 2026.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
In full flight on Friday night, Todd Golden’s team resembled the runaway train that steamrolled opponents by an average margin of 20 points during a 12-game winning streak before Vanderbilt derailed the Gators 91-74 during SEC Tournament semifinals on March 14 in Nashville, Tennessee.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
Then there’s Doug Mason, a lifeguard from San Diego who looks like the platonic ideal of a lifeguard from San Diego and who also resembled Mortensen so much fans had already decided Paul chose him.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
The Panthers' stingy defense hung in against the Big East champions' vibrant offense, but Ejiofor and the Johnnies have resembled a national title contender since shortly after the calendar flipped to 2026.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
The building resembled a nondescript medical office.
—Adam Ciralsky, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
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.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resembled
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That's when police said a masked gunman approached the group and opened fire.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Last year, bankers for Vox Media approached media companies and investors with a series of offers.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
22 Mar. 2026
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Blashill said Sunday was Lardis’s best game since being recalled from the IceHogs.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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Wicketkeeper batter Dane Cleaver has been recalled to the New Zealand lineup for the first time since 2023 and batter Katene Clarke will make his debut while Josh Clarkson returns.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 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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Washington recorded a respectable 20 reps on the bench press and also looked extremely quick during the 40-yard dash.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Mar. 2026
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From masks to serums, balms, tints and exfoliators, lips have never felt or looked so good.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 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
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What appeared to be footage from a security camera showed three figures in black wearing hoods carrying a canister toward one of the ambulances before flames erupted around the vehicle.—
KRUTIKA PATHI,
Arkansas Online,
24 Mar. 2026
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Neither speed nor impairment appeared to contribute to the crash, Becchina said.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Resembled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resembled. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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