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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 resembles
At first glance, Grace resembles the type of mothers who have become a dominant cinematic presence in recent years—women portrayed as troubled about being a caregiver.
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Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
The new map would thin out the number of GOP voters, turning it into something that loosely resembles, of all things, an elephant.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
Advertisement As Marissa watches Milo play in the finale’s closing moments, the weight settles into something that resembles peace.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
This mini bowler satchel bag resembles a $3,450 luxury piece but costs just $140.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
The throw is crafted with acrylic, but don’t be fooled by its price; the intricate, woven yarn resembles that of chenille, with a buttery-smooth texture that feels luxuriously soft to the touch.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
During their analysis, the team faced a major challenge because the tWZ signal closely resembles a more common process called ttZ production.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
The check-in desk resembles a butcher block island with a built in wine fridge stocked with local Knights Bridge wines.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
As a result, as some observers have pointed out, the exam resembles a political ideology test and not a legitimate assessment of professional knowledge.
—Emery Petchauer, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
The new map would thin out the number of GOP voters, turning it into something that loosely resembles, of all things, an elephant.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
Advertisement As Marissa watches Milo play in the finale’s closing moments, the weight settles into something that resembles peace.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
This mini bowler satchel bag resembles a $3,450 luxury piece but costs just $140.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
The throw is crafted with acrylic, but don’t be fooled by its price; the intricate, woven yarn resembles that of chenille, with a buttery-smooth texture that feels luxuriously soft to the touch.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
During their analysis, the team faced a major challenge because the tWZ signal closely resembles a more common process called ttZ production.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
The check-in desk resembles a butcher block island with a built in wine fridge stocked with local Knights Bridge wines.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
As a result, as some observers have pointed out, the exam resembles a political ideology test and not a legitimate assessment of professional knowledge.
—Emery Petchauer, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resembles
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The latest revolt suggests that months later, despite strong results in last week’s elections, the party’s rift over how to confront the President has only deepened.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 Nov. 2025
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Specific details of conversations remain unclear, but the meeting suggests that Comcast feels that there is still a path forward for a deal, in spite of concerns — aired in the press — about the likelihood of regulatory troubles in the US.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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But now, without improved results between the pipes, the Atlantic Division win the Leafs earned last season feels improbable.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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When a baby or toddler has a meltdown or feels overwhelmed, parents can see it as an opportunity to teach resilience.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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During another episode this season, a man approaches Angela at a party and tells her that her husband cheated on her.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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By modeling the physics behind this phenomenon, researchers discovered that the human hand’s sensitivity approaches the theoretical limit of what can be detected through mechanical reflections.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Wolkoff recalls his time working in the writers room for The Man Who Fell to Earth, which was in Santa Monica.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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The younger Ennis recalls witnessing from an early age the discipline and determination required to compete at the highest level.—
Aleks Klosok,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Florida, however, appears committed to the trades.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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One of the vehicles – a cargo truck bearing the dairy factory’s logo – appears to be completely torched, with a thick cloud of black smoke rising from it.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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No one knows what the future has in store, but Swinney seems likely to be back at Clemson when the 2026 college football season arrives.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Doku, who seems like a classic ‘confidence player’, seemed to appreciate it and looked genuinely delighted to be named man of the match, too.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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The boy jerks his head as if to wake himself, turns around abruptly and looks the other way, even though there’s nothing special to see besides darkness and emptiness, which is where a living eye should never look.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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The way the Eastern Conference looks right now is only going to make this early-season slump tougher on the Sabres.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Resembles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resembles. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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