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
In ancient China, the Book of Songs records a game where those who played drew wood tiles in what resembled a modern-day lottery game.
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Gladys Louise Tyler,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
On Wednesday, a TikTok user posted a video showing a woman who, from afar, resembled Swift standing on a balcony of her $17 million seaside home in Rhode Island.
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Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
While the scene resembled a flare-up of the Well Fire, the flames were intentionally set.
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Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
In May, Rodrigo performed at a Spotify event in Barcelona, wearing a puffy floral top and matching bloomers, an ensemble that resembled a baby-doll dress, or, more specifically, the kind of dainty frock a Victorian toddler might have donned to waddle the gardens under her nanny’s parasol.
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Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
There’s also his tattoo that resembled the Totenkopf, or death’s head, a German military symbol now infamous for its prominence on Nazi SS uniforms.
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Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
The cycle resembled theoretical versions of a Big Bang followed by a Big Crunch, a scenario in which the universe’s expansion eventually reverses.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
The National Republican Senatorial Committee posted a pro-Collins video on X that resembled a 1980s video game.
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Patrick Whittle,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Will voters back the political newcomer, Marine Veteran, and oyster farmer who has already had to answer for a tattoo of a skull and crossbones that resembled a Nazi symbol?
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Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Gladys Louise Tyler,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
On Wednesday, a TikTok user posted a video showing a woman who, from afar, resembled Swift standing on a balcony of her $17 million seaside home in Rhode Island.
—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
While the scene resembled a flare-up of the Well Fire, the flames were intentionally set.
—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
In May, Rodrigo performed at a Spotify event in Barcelona, wearing a puffy floral top and matching bloomers, an ensemble that resembled a baby-doll dress, or, more specifically, the kind of dainty frock a Victorian toddler might have donned to waddle the gardens under her nanny’s parasol.
—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
There’s also his tattoo that resembled the Totenkopf, or death’s head, a German military symbol now infamous for its prominence on Nazi SS uniforms.
—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
The cycle resembled theoretical versions of a Big Bang followed by a Big Crunch, a scenario in which the universe’s expansion eventually reverses.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
The National Republican Senatorial Committee posted a pro-Collins video on X that resembled a 1980s video game.
—
Patrick Whittle,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Will voters back the political newcomer, Marine Veteran, and oyster farmer who has already had to answer for a tattoo of a skull and crossbones that resembled a Nazi symbol?
—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resembled
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As evening approached, attendees packed the concert area in anticipation of Common’s performance.
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Dirk and Martine, had first approached James and Jeff about renovating the existing lodge.
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In a corresponding move, the Dodgers recalled right-hander Chayce McDermott.
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The Crips and Bloods reached the apex of their Stockton influence in the 1980s and 1990s, Washington recalled, as the concept of fast money dawned along with the crack cocaine epidemic.
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Rodríguez said that although the tremors were felt across the entire country, the areas hardest hit so far include Caracas, Miranda, La Guaira, Aragua, Carabobo and Falcón.
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What at first felt fun — like guiding a sweet wayward child — soon felt like a crazymaking psychological experiment.
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The company is a major investor in OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, and a report in The New York Times suggested OpenAI is considering delaying an initial public offering of its stock to next year from the second half of this year.
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The congresswoman also pointed to the dissent of Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, who suggested that race played a role in the administration's decision-making process regarding the removal of Haitians.
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Within days of using it, my skin felt softer, looked more hydrated, and even began healing itself again.
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Other rankings have looked at median incomes, which are often lower.
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The legendary German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer seemed well-positioned to catch the ball.
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The promise seemed straightforward.
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There are dozens of examples of major studio properties that had what appeared to be an easy path to profitability.
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From the ground and the air, however, little appeared to have changed Monday morning.
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“Resembled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resembled. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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