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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
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the spectacled caiman resembles a crocodile but typically has a shorter, broader snout.
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Sergio Candido, CBS News, 16 June 2026
The competition to lure productions resembles the arms race of the ‘80s — the incentives are richer and easier to get than ever before.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 16 June 2026
Since the acquisition, the brand released the Commodore 64 Ultimate and the Commodore 64X PC, a mini PC housed in a chassis that resembles the Commodore 64.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 16 June 2026
Cut in butter or shortening until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 16 June 2026
Her Instagram shows mostly Hamrick herself, with an occasional shot of her eighty-two-year-old baby daddy and their towheaded nine-year-old, whose set of lips resembles his father’s.
—Bob Morris, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
The group is finished off with Public School’s Air Jordan 12 Retro collaboration from 2017 in Wheat, which resembles the New York staple Timberland Premium 6-Inch Waterproof Boot.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 14 June 2026
The idea resembles a common strategy in theoretical physics, where extra variables are introduced to simplify difficult problems.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 June 2026
The mom of two added that while people sometimes comment on how much their son resembles Shaun, biology isn't what defines parenthood.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Sergio Candido, CBS News, 16 June 2026
The competition to lure productions resembles the arms race of the ‘80s — the incentives are richer and easier to get than ever before.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 16 June 2026
Since the acquisition, the brand released the Commodore 64 Ultimate and the Commodore 64X PC, a mini PC housed in a chassis that resembles the Commodore 64.
—Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 16 June 2026
Cut in butter or shortening until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 16 June 2026
Her Instagram shows mostly Hamrick herself, with an occasional shot of her eighty-two-year-old baby daddy and their towheaded nine-year-old, whose set of lips resembles his father’s.
—Bob Morris, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
The group is finished off with Public School’s Air Jordan 12 Retro collaboration from 2017 in Wheat, which resembles the New York staple Timberland Premium 6-Inch Waterproof Boot.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 14 June 2026
The idea resembles a common strategy in theoretical physics, where extra variables are introduced to simplify difficult problems.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 June 2026
The mom of two added that while people sometimes comment on how much their son resembles Shaun, biology isn't what defines parenthood.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resembles
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Recent evidence suggests more retirees are working out of necessity.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Molin’s research suggests the strategy is working.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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There’s a certain pressure on the movie to deliver in both terms of content and box office numbers as well, one that Kiyoko feels immensely.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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The landscape is dotted with lighthouses, and climbing one feels like a rite of passage.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
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Afterward, Roseman approaches, shaking his head.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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By Wednesday and Thursday, another system approaches, and a few showers and rumbles may sneak into the area Wednesday.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Pastor Brian Leong recalls a life-changing moment at a ministers' conference several years ago when the speaker challenged the audience.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Chuck Leavell, a member of the Allman Brothers from 1972 to 1976 and lifelong ambassador of their music, recalls learning about the unlikely union with a bemused expression.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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In some cases, such a reexamination appears to be already underway, said Paul Sanford, director of policy analysis at The Wilderness Society.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The issue appears to be ongoing.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The threat to close the key waterway seems to be leverage to secure a full ceasefire in Lebanon.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Today, this part of the South Side seems to be almost entirely peopled by Black families.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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Haiti already faced an uphill climb to get back into this game trailing 2-0, but now their opportunity to draw a point looks positively grim.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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Women are required to wear a headpiece in almost all the enclosures — though what exactly that looks like, depends on the class of ticket.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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