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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
The sundeck, which Feadship says resembles those on much larger yachts, features a flybridge, a secondary helm station, a bar, a barbecue, and a dining area forward, as well as a bar and lounge aft.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
The uniform planting strategy resembles a grid, similar to an orchard.
—Mark Billingsley, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
For me, the best thing about such shows are the (honest) detectives and (capable) lawyers happy to talk about an old, successfully concluded case, and how little any of it resembles what crime fiction throws at you.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Mendoza’s play resembles that of Jared Goff, whom Jets coach Aaron Glenn and offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand saw every day while on the Lions’ coaching staff.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
But Malinin reached this precipice thanks largely to the part of him that most resembles legendary athletes.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The blinding-white salt crust resembles snow and is five feet thick in some areas.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Jan. 2026
The uniform planting strategy resembles a grid, similar to an orchard.
—Mark Billingsley, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
For me, the best thing about such shows are the (honest) detectives and (capable) lawyers happy to talk about an old, successfully concluded case, and how little any of it resembles what crime fiction throws at you.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Mendoza’s play resembles that of Jared Goff, whom Jets coach Aaron Glenn and offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand saw every day while on the Lions’ coaching staff.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
But Malinin reached this precipice thanks largely to the part of him that most resembles legendary athletes.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
The blinding-white salt crust resembles snow and is five feet thick in some areas.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resembles
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Half a glance at the international news suggests that major Faustian bargains are occurring at a breakneck pace, all around the world, many by untroubled parties.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Stories for the waiting room A new study out of Texas A&M suggests that just 20 minutes of exercise twice a week may help slow dementia.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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No matter where his work takes him, that foundation always feels like home.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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This combo of a fuzzy faux fur jacket and brown satin pants feels like the perfect ensemble for a winter wedding.—
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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In one clip shared by ABC7's Abigail Velez, a trio of agents approaches a group of people protesting outside of the Santa Ana federal building.—
Greta Bjornson,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Jake follows her to a diner, then approaches her inside.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Jan. 2026
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Todd recalls of his daughter, who was also a contestant on the show in 2024.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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The death toll exceeds that of any other round of protest or unrest in Iran in decades and recalls the chaos surrounding the country’s 1979 Islamic Revolution.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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While the future of the IT workforce appears uncertain, its non-human partners are set to thrive as companies increasingly adopt new technologies.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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An agent is shown moving toward the crowd holding what appears to be a less than lethal weapon.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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Victor also seems like he's seen better days.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Jan. 2026
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The beloved character has been the Chief of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health for years, but the emotional weight from the job seems to be taking a serious toll on him.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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During his segment, the actor opened up about his recent string of out-there looks, which also included teeny-tiny shorts and long hair.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Rain looks most likely at first, with temperatures mild ahead of the system, before colder air works in Wednesday night.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Resembles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resembles. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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