as in like
having qualities in common
resembling Impressionist landscapes were hung side by side so that visitors could compare how fellow artists treated the same subject matter
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as in approaching
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 resembling
Nick Lentz, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Many critics said that its picture of discourse was too becalmed, resembling a university seminar.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Equally strong were delicate fish dumplings resembling oversized tortellini, served beneath a bright curry sauce.
—Arion McNicoll, TheWeek, 15 June 2026
Slowly, a piece resembling a cup takes form.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Symptoms can include fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, swollen lymph nodes, and a distinctive red rash resembling a bull's-eye.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
The most recent season concluded with a cliffhanger, with the Fifteenth Doctor regenerating into a form resembling Rose Tyler, the companion portrayed by Billie Piper.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Ahead of the reveal, fans speculated that she was somehow involved in the latest Toy Story installment after clouds resembling the character Andy's bedroom wallpaper appeared on her website.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 June 2026
But about an hour later, the kids separated into teams for a game resembling backyard stickball.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
Verb
Police are asking anyone who sees anything unusual or someone resembling the suspect to call 911.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Many critics said that its picture of discourse was too becalmed, resembling a university seminar.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Equally strong were delicate fish dumplings resembling oversized tortellini, served beneath a bright curry sauce.
—Arion McNicoll, TheWeek, 15 June 2026
Slowly, a piece resembling a cup takes form.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Symptoms can include fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, swollen lymph nodes, and a distinctive red rash resembling a bull's-eye.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
The most recent season concluded with a cliffhanger, with the Fifteenth Doctor regenerating into a form resembling Rose Tyler, the companion portrayed by Billie Piper.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Ahead of the reveal, fans speculated that she was somehow involved in the latest Toy Story installment after clouds resembling the character Andy's bedroom wallpaper appeared on her website.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 June 2026
But about an hour later, the kids separated into teams for a game resembling backyard stickball.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resembling
Adjective
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As a result, many working-class Korean and Latino immigrant households lived side by side and often confronted similar challenges, including substandard housing conditions, landlord abuses and underfunded public schools.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Curaçao’s next opponent, Ecuador, faced a similar loss, falling short to Cote D’Ivoire in its first World Cup match.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Until the oil market truly returns back to something approaching normal, the system will continue to rely on those stockpiles.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said air defenses shot down more than 130 drones approaching the city.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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McGeady’s career was not, in the nicest possible way, comparable to Ronaldinho, but the two-touch spin became his trademark and will be familiar to gamers, as well as to Celtic, Spartak Moscow, Everton and Sunderland fans.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Sources interviewed for this story said that broadly speaking, prices remain high for contemporary works, despite the fact that comparable works can often be found for considerably less at auction.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
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Two new hotels are also in development suggesting that the resort is preparing for a lot more visitors.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Xiaomi said the functions featured in the footage are already production-ready, suggesting that the technology is nearing commercial deployment.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Ali, who has been the series’ resident mentor, father figure, listening ear, voice of reason and confidant, transforms into what is most analogous to an action hero in a revenge plot.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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The force-carrying particles have an analogous distinction, known as a polarization state.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
15 June 2026
Verb
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As the second president to mark his 80th birthday in office, questions mount over his health and fitness to serve, recalling those surrounding the first — President Biden.—
Will Weissert,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Nara Organics is voluntarily recalling all cans of its infant formula sold online and at Target stores across the United States due to botulism concerns.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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According to author Caroline Hallemann—whose book The Kennedys and the Windsors came out on June 2—the two women were even more alike than meets the eye.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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Podiatrists and Oprah alike love Vionic shoes for their orthotic-level comfort disguised with designer-level style, and the Kearny sneakers are proof.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The crowd was feeling good, if a bit sweaty — and a little in disbelief at the sight of a fighting ring next to one of the most hallowed symbols of American democracy.—
Liam Bowman,
Washington Post,
15 June 2026
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Plenty of restaurants in New York are preposterously expensive, and Marcel is, too—a cocktail alone can run more than forty bucks—but the restaurant pulls off the much rarer trick of feeling actually rich.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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“Resembling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resembling. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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