resembles

present tense third-person singular of resemble
as in suggests
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 flagship gathering resembles a cross between a Mardi Gras parade, an agricultural expo and a secular revival. — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 30 Sep. 2026 The child resembles a young figure in The Old Musician, his 1862 painting of people living on the edges of Parisian society. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 This resembles a requirement traditionally imposed on members of government bodies with an odd number of members, aimed at preventing one or the other party from having supermajority control. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 This resembles the way sensory cells in human skin respond to pressure. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026 The result resembles a digital skeleton that represents the positions of a person’s arms, legs and other body parts. — Bo Wang, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026 This resembles what played out in June and July, when back-and-forth trading eventually gave way to another push higher. — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026 White cornmeal, on the other hand, is milder in flavor and paler in color, producing a cornbread that resembles white cake. — Martha Stewart, 24 Sep. 2026 And rather than a source for cooling, the grille features a geometric pattern that resembles cut diamonds strewn across black velvet. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resembles
Verb
  • Our research suggests these tombs were designed and constructed not simply to house the dead, but to affect the living through a sensorily immersive environment similar to a modern 3D film experience.
    — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The project is predicated on the theme that the title suggests — love of self, love of others, love for her daughter Hazel — while embracing a swath of styles spanning quiet storm to smooth, finger-snapped R&B.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • This began to seem unnecessary, because one either feels and believes that torture is wrong, or else one is damaged.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • They’re rooted in a time and place that feels all too real, and this allows the monsters to parade their primitive might in a way that means something.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026
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  • Tania Khazaal, founder of The Renewal Collective, approaches family healing through communication and personal faith.
    — Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The episode approaches the tragedy through the experience of Capt.
    — Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • On the same day, HHS senior adviser Calley Means doubled down on the claim, posting on X that Kennedy is doing so well that Democratic operatives are slamming the FDA for doing its job by conducting food recalls.
    — Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Data shows there have been about 200 food recalls so far in 2026, which is about on par with the number at this time last year, according to PIRG data.
    — Stephanie Armour, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The first image from the episode (see it above) shows Butters in what appears to be his backyard with the X-Pest exterminator guy, who has strapped on his tank of poison and has his sprayer wand at the ready.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The result is a snug and secure fit that almost molds to the foot and a sheeny, almost-iridescent finish that appears alien or as if it should be used for a superhero’s costume.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • As tech moguls go, Morgan seems to be more Dario Amodei than Sam Altman.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
  • While scientists are known for their dedication to their research, crawling on the floor to avoid electrocution for the sake of a measurement seems a little excessive.
    — Andrea Richard, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Even so, the mooted $35 billion valuation looks heroic, said FT Alphaville.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The shag haircut is versatile and looks great on almost every face shape.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026

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“Resembles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resembles. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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