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
Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
That's why something resembling a parental leave policy might not always work for a senior caregiver, Zlotsky said.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Shirts resembling the one worn by Tyler Robinson, arrested in connection with the murder of Charlie Kirk, are being sold online, Newsweek has found.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Early observations of these nebulas were described as resembling planets.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Phones that fold in half like the Galaxy Z Fold and Google Pixel Pro Fold are usually thicker than your average phone when closed, sometimes resembling two phones stacked on top of one another.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The system uses audio sensors to detect and locate sounds resembling gunfire and then alerts police within a minute after analysts confirm the noise.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Their memories of that day would fill books and articles for decades to come, and none of them would describe anything resembling a mannequin.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
His struggles with addiction clearly took a toll on his fiancé Brittany (Olivia Luccardi), and their relationship has evolved into something more resembling a caregiver and patient than a romantic partnership (with all the resentment that accompanies that, of course).
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
The United States had nothing resembling a Federal Reserve or a central bank (or a serious war) in these date ranges.
—Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
That's why something resembling a parental leave policy might not always work for a senior caregiver, Zlotsky said.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Shirts resembling the one worn by Tyler Robinson, arrested in connection with the murder of Charlie Kirk, are being sold online, Newsweek has found.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Early observations of these nebulas were described as resembling planets.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Phones that fold in half like the Galaxy Z Fold and Google Pixel Pro Fold are usually thicker than your average phone when closed, sometimes resembling two phones stacked on top of one another.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
The system uses audio sensors to detect and locate sounds resembling gunfire and then alerts police within a minute after analysts confirm the noise.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Their memories of that day would fill books and articles for decades to come, and none of them would describe anything resembling a mannequin.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
His struggles with addiction clearly took a toll on his fiancé Brittany (Olivia Luccardi), and their relationship has evolved into something more resembling a caregiver and patient than a romantic partnership (with all the resentment that accompanies that, of course).
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resembling
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Storms approaching the region start to reach cooler waters that aren't warm enough to fuel a hurricane and tradewinds in the region can topple a storm's cloud structure.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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With the five-year anniversary of the Abraham Accords approaching, what was once billed as the start of broader Israeli integration into the Arab world is instead marked by a hardening of positions.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Richardson finished third in the semi-final; however, her time was fast enough to award her a non-automatic qualifying spot in the final, similar to what happened with her in Budapest.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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On tables set up in the plaza were candies from Mexico, as well as flags, small hats and boards for Loteria, a game similar to bingo.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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The original wording suggesting that Soliman faced murder charges in Iraq had been included in the government’s successful argument for keeping him in custody.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement In one of several choreographed gestures suggesting a special and intimate relationship between Russia and India, Putin gave Modi a ride in his presidential limousine to their bilateral meeting in Tianjin.—
Shyam Saran,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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By reducing time spent at charging stations, the technology aims to make the EV ownership experience more comparable to refueling a conventional vehicle.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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Food manufacturers, retailers, and restaurants are actively seeking to reduce their reliance on international suppliers, but domestic alternatives aren't always available or comparable.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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With interiors recalling a casual beach cottage, the house the Sculleys just sold has expansive windows that afford views of the sea across North Ocean Boulevard.—
Darrell Hofheinz,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Canadian auto parts supplier Magna International is recalling more than 250,000 rearview cameras fitted in select Ford and Stellantis vehicles, the agency said in a separate notice.—
David Shepardson,
Freep.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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By way of comparison, Fox averaged a little north of 13 million viewers with its analogous Week 1 window a year ago.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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With analog simulators, physicists map a quantum system of interest onto an analogous system — one that obeys equations of the same form but is easier to configure and observe in a lab.—
Shalma Wegsman,
Quanta Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This type of bag will keep your essentials close without feeling bulky.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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The jeans have a draping effect without feeling bulky, and the high-rise fit helps keep my shape cinched in.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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One of my pieces was authenticated through eBay, and the leather, stitching, canvas, and quality are alike.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Here are two reasons why partners do not necessarily need to be alike to be happy, according to the 2025 study.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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“Resembling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resembling. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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