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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
Match play most resembles other championship formats in sports like NCAA basketball, or the knockout rounds during World Cup soccer.
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Dominic Chu,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
How Heat Actually Works In The Body During a sauna session, heart rate climbs to 100 to 150 beats per minute and the cardiovascular system undergoes thermoregulatory conditioning that resembles moderate aerobic exercise without the mechanical load.
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Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Earlier this month, the coffee giant announced another new version of the Bearista, which sports a hat that resembles a soccer ball.
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Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
The model resembles a traditional alternative investment fund.
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Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
According to documents released by the FAA, Starfall resembles a giant hockey puck.
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David Szondy
june 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Native to Europe and North Africa, poison hemlock resembles parsley but can be dangerous if consumed.
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Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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
Cut in butter or shortening until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
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Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2026
Dominic Chu,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
How Heat Actually Works In The Body During a sauna session, heart rate climbs to 100 to 150 beats per minute and the cardiovascular system undergoes thermoregulatory conditioning that resembles moderate aerobic exercise without the mechanical load.
—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
Earlier this month, the coffee giant announced another new version of the Bearista, which sports a hat that resembles a soccer ball.
—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
The model resembles a traditional alternative investment fund.
—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
According to documents released by the FAA, Starfall resembles a giant hockey puck.
—
David Szondy
june 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Native to Europe and North Africa, poison hemlock resembles parsley but can be dangerous if consumed.
—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the spectacled caiman resembles a crocodile but typically has a shorter, broader snout.
—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Cut in butter or shortening until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resembles
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Police dispatch audio suggests the 27-year-old has both a valid FOID card and Concealed Carry License.
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For every Founding Father looking to free the colonies from British tyranny, there was a Larry (often called Lawrence here) who suggests that sharing desserts and umbrellas should be prohibited by the Declaration of Independence.
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There’s no denying that Lola Tung has impeccable style—I’m constantly referencing her fierce street style looks—so copying her accessory of choice feels like a safe move.
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General Daily Insight for June 27, 2026 Steady progress feels better than a sprint.
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At the same moment Joel’s SUV enters the intersection on red, an eastbound Cadillac Escalade approaches on green and the two vehicles collide.
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Distant Lands approaches such feelings sidelong, as if acting casual will soften grief’s blow.
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Adams recalls reading about a case where a buyer's agent visited a property that had been professionally photographed to look move-in ready, only to find a very different reality.
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Matthews recalls a large Denver employer expressing concern about the lack of affordable housing.
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Now, following intense backlash from local communities, a series of lawsuits and a leadership shakeup at the Department of Homeland Security, the agency appears to be abandoning the initiative – a dramatic shift away from a plan that had already seen spending upwards of $1 billion.
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Everyday life appears laid-back.
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More than anything, at least so far, Stearns seems more comfortable with spread sheets than ballplayers.
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But, for now, and with this book, Vance seems to be keeping the door open to a rapprochement with Leo—say, a personal encounter at the Vatican that would provide a vivid photo op.
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There’s no denying that Lola Tung has impeccable style—I’m constantly referencing her fierce street style looks—so copying her accessory of choice feels like a safe move.
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Sugar is at the forensic lab with the corpse of a man who looks an awful lot like Ji Moon but isn’t Ji Moon (courtesy of Shea Whigham as Tom Flybjerg).
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“Resembles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resembles. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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