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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 quarter closed with Brooklyn staring at a 34-16 deficit and searching for anything that resembled flow.
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
The fur material gave the shoes an warm and oversize appearance that resembled slippers, which fit with the rest of her ensemble.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
My leotard was red with a black tulle tutu held in place by Velcro, and the headband resembled a Spanish dancer’s.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
To this point, Ross’ fingerprints on a Dolphins decision have resembled evidence of a crime rather than a budding success.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
Willard’s job in Boston resembled the role Mets vice president for pitching Eric Jagers serves; there was a lot of oversight across the major-league team and minor-league affiliates.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
With the proof of concept demonstrated, Stanton began to scale up his setup, replacing the 88-pound (40 kg) weight as a bob and adding precision bearings and powerful magnets to a frame that resembled a trebuchet’s triangular frame.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny’s performance featured multiple references to Latin American culture, as the on-field stage resembled an agricultural plot, with dozens of people dancing on a makeshift block to bachata music.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 9 Feb. 2026
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.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
The fur material gave the shoes an warm and oversize appearance that resembled slippers, which fit with the rest of her ensemble.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
My leotard was red with a black tulle tutu held in place by Velcro, and the headband resembled a Spanish dancer’s.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
To this point, Ross’ fingerprints on a Dolphins decision have resembled evidence of a crime rather than a budding success.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
Willard’s job in Boston resembled the role Mets vice president for pitching Eric Jagers serves; there was a lot of oversight across the major-league team and minor-league affiliates.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
With the proof of concept demonstrated, Stanton began to scale up his setup, replacing the 88-pound (40 kg) weight as a bob and adding precision bearings and powerful magnets to a frame that resembled a trebuchet’s triangular frame.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 11 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny’s performance featured multiple references to Latin American culture, as the on-field stage resembled an agricultural plot, with dozens of people dancing on a makeshift block to bachata music.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 9 Feb. 2026
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.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resembled
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That also requires a level of play that the Aztecs (18-8, 12-4) have not approached in the last two games.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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The storm approached just as the icy remains of a snowstorm that struck the region weeks earlier were finally melting away.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Now back practicing with the Sharks since he was recalled from the Barracuda on Wednesday, Leddy’s playing career is somewhat in limbo, with a return to the AHL, a move to another team, or remaining on San Jose’s NHL roster all possibilities in the coming days and weeks.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2026
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And at this point, Sherfick recalled, Bird turned to him for help.—
Keith O'Brien,
Rolling Stone,
22 Feb. 2026
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Jackson felt there would not be much improvement in the diversity on the shows in the upcoming fall season.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Duxbury responded with Bryn Martin’s goal on a rebound with 17 seconds left in the first for some momentum, but Milton felt great about its start.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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The presence of anorthosite on the moon suggested that the entire orb was once a magma ocean, or completely molten.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The expert also suggested starting at the back of the head.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
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Buehler struggled in Boston, but looked good enough during his brief time with the Phillies to generate interest from the Padres and other teams.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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During the years 2021 to 2025, China’s submarine building surpassed that of the US in both numbers of subs launched – 10 to 7 – and tonnage – 79,000 to 55,500, says the report, which looked at shipyard satellite imagery to draw estimates of China’s construction.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Davis said that many online commenters seemed to object both to tipping and service charges, even as restaurateurs struggle to raise menu prices to keep pace with the soaring costs of food and rent.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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At one point, somebody from the other team was running through on goal in the last minute and seemed about to score the winner.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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European officials want urgent clarity on the matter, however, and French officials appeared to be pushing for the EU to consider using its Anti-Coercion Instrument, or ACI, as a retaliatory measure, if necessary.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Hubbard had paint splatter on his jacket and appeared to be clutching something in his pocket that turned out to be a can of spray paint, police said.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Resembled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resembled. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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