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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
In his nitpicking and narcissism, the relatability of his grievances and his unhinged methods of redressing them, Ron also resembles a younger, Middle American version of Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm antihero.
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Judy Berman, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Cami and Rex embark on a life-or-death mission to rescue Cyrus, a boy who eerily resembles Cami, after he's been kidnapped.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2025
Its thin design resembles what half of a folding phone could look like, tech critics say.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
Allen has hedged just a little about how closely the work resembles her actual life.
—Theresa Braine, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
The object – which resembles an antique dumpster – was found by accident, nearly 90 feet down in the Tennessee River, according to the Tennessee Valley Authority.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
Specimens of Edmontosaurus annectens, known for their long skull that resembles a duck's bill, were found in eastern Wyoming in the early 1900s.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2025
In nursing homes, Robin plays memory games with people suffering from dementia, takes them through breathing exercises on difficult days and offers them a form of companionship that resembles a grandchild with a grandparent.
—Hallie Golden The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2025
The playful spot sees a group relaxing in a living room when a hand reaches out to pour a creamy liquid that resembles Kahlúa.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Judy Berman, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Cami and Rex embark on a life-or-death mission to rescue Cyrus, a boy who eerily resembles Cami, after he's been kidnapped.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2025
Its thin design resembles what half of a folding phone could look like, tech critics say.
—Kif Leswing, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
Allen has hedged just a little about how closely the work resembles her actual life.
—Theresa Braine, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
The object – which resembles an antique dumpster – was found by accident, nearly 90 feet down in the Tennessee River, according to the Tennessee Valley Authority.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
Specimens of Edmontosaurus annectens, known for their long skull that resembles a duck's bill, were found in eastern Wyoming in the early 1900s.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2025
In nursing homes, Robin plays memory games with people suffering from dementia, takes them through breathing exercises on difficult days and offers them a form of companionship that resembles a grandchild with a grandparent.
—Hallie Golden The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2025
The playful spot sees a group relaxing in a living room when a hand reaches out to pour a creamy liquid that resembles Kahlúa.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resembles
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Early evidence suggests autonomous driving technology may help improve road safety and reduce crashes.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Glassman suggests diversifying risk with Treasurys, corporate bonds and perhaps a credit fund, like a bank loan or high-yield bond fund.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Softstreme High-rise Wide-leg Cropped Pant has a weighty drape that adds an elegant edge to what otherwise feels like loungewear, given how remarkably soft the Softstreme fabric is.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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United have spoken to the Premier League to express their concerns about the number of midweek games they are scheduled to play between now and Christmas, as revealed by The Athletic on Friday, but going so long with just one match at Old Trafford actually feels unheard of.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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As Melissa approaches Jamaica, the imagery offers a dramatic reminder of the storm’s scale and potential impact.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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This discipline also extends to how Vessel approaches acquisitions, where rather than buying businesses to erase and rebrand its foundation, the Francos explore ways to strengthen what already exists, preserving community trust and integrity while enhancing service.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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Colby Bishop, Portsmouth’s talismanic striker who is the club’s top goalscorer in the 21st century, recalls to The Athletic the moment in the summer of 2024 when his life was turned upside down.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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There is even Depardieu’s own late son, Guillaume, whose death at age thirty-seven was hastened along by heroin use that had ruined his health, and over whom Ferrara recalls Depardieu shedding copious tears during one of their early meetings.—
Nick Pinkerton,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Though Corcoran only appears in a still photo in one of the sequel's scenes, and not at all in last year's Terrifier 3, her contract ought to have guaranteed a percentage of the franchise's backend profits.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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Jennings, whose own son Shooter Jennings just released a new Waylon album, Songbird, appears on a handful of selections on The Real Thang.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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Aydın had purportedly pocketed some $80 million of it…and seems to have burned through all of it in just three years.—
Moisés Naím,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Despite these issues, Riddle's name recognition continues to secure him bookings on the independent circuit and with promotions like MLW, even as a return to WWE seems increasingly unlikely.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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While plenty of risks remain — Milei’s party will still be in the minority in Argentina’s national legislature, and the South American nation remains deeply indebted — for now Bessent’s risky move looks to be another win, decades after his involvement in a legendary bet against the UK pound.—
Daniel Flatley,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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However, the team looks legitimate on both sides of the football.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Resembles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resembles. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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