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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
Much of this hardware resembles the heavy-duty mechanical and electrical engineering found in automotive and commercial vehicle production.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
The book reworks him—a new specialty here, a change of address there—in a way that resembles what its narrator does with Thomas.
—Giles Harvey, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
The process resembles how nerve cells transmit information in humans.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Neuroscientists point out that rain resembles pink or white noise — steady, predictable auditory patterns that mask sudden environmental sounds.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The platform, called a towfish, resembles a small missile and carries multiple sensors, including port and starboard side-scan sonar.
—John Femiani, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
Orion the Hunter is one of the few constellations that actually resembles what it’s supposed to be.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
The 92-inch range resembles a model from the premier French heritage brand La Cornue, but was actually customized made by American manufacturer L’Atelier Paris.
—David Caraccio
march 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
On another level, the novel almost resembles a philosophical treatise celebrating the power of human reason.
—Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 24 Mar. 2026
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
The book reworks him—a new specialty here, a change of address there—in a way that resembles what its narrator does with Thomas.
—Giles Harvey, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
The process resembles how nerve cells transmit information in humans.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
Neuroscientists point out that rain resembles pink or white noise — steady, predictable auditory patterns that mask sudden environmental sounds.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The platform, called a towfish, resembles a small missile and carries multiple sensors, including port and starboard side-scan sonar.
—John Femiani, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
Orion the Hunter is one of the few constellations that actually resembles what it’s supposed to be.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
The 92-inch range resembles a model from the premier French heritage brand La Cornue, but was actually customized made by American manufacturer L’Atelier Paris.
—David Caraccio
march 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
On another level, the novel almost resembles a philosophical treatise celebrating the power of human reason.
—Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resembles
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Much in the popular culture suggests any aliens might be aggressive.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The remains were found partially covered in sediment, and their position on a sediment pile suggests intentional placement, likely as part of a ritual funerary practice.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Lemon said that might no longer be a dealbreaker for some candidates, but feels that as a Black man, he’d be held to a different standard.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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From tackling the clutter that traps dust to cleaning out your gutters, a spring clean-up can make a meaningful difference in how your home feels.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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That entrepreneurial mindset continues to shape how Jones approaches Arizona real estate, especially in a market as active and widely discussed as Maricopa County's.—
Connie Etemadi,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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His father is a subject Nagarjuna approaches with both pride and philosophical caution.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Monahan recalls that he was asked to write a song for James Blunt.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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McLeod first moved to San Diego in 2007 as the opening chef of the Fairmont Grand Del Mar and recalls that most restaurants of that era served tacos and burgers, catering to hungry families who came for SeaWorld.—
Amber Gibson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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The video ends as the driver retrieves what appears to be a firearm from the street, before both men climb back onto the scooter and ride off-screen.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The president's decision to address the nation comes as public support for the conflict appears limited.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Service, on my visits, was a bit spacey, but it’s been tightening up; the tone of the place seems to be in progress, too, oscillating between that of a neighborhood joint, an amorous date-night nook, and a sceney hot spot.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Everything seems possible after a nervy 136-134 overtime victory over San Antonio at rowdy Ball Arena.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Most of his clan had inherited the freckled, rabbity Kennedy looks.—
Jeffrey Eugenides,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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To Hoffius, Dick Monfort’s world looks just the same.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Resembles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resembles. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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