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
Edward Segal, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The aircraft displays prominent chine lines extending to the nose, resembling aspects of the J-20 fighter jet’s central fuselage.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2024
Turning into the entrance, waiting staff warmly welcomed us and led us up a stone path to the main building, an indoor-outdoor wooden structure resembling a giant treehouse.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
Three years on from escaping Scarlet Witch's spell that trapped the town Westview, New Jersey in an alternate dimension resembling an old TV show, Agatha enlists the help of a new coven of witches (including a game Aubrey Plaza) to take on old enemies and regain her powers.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
When the outcome was sealed, players formed a pile on the court as the coaches congratulated each other under a storm of confetti resembling snowflakes, some doing angels.
—Gary B. Graves, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
For strength, endurance and self-discipline Onyx is a stone of strength, resilience and protection, resembling Capricorn's determined and ambitious nature.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The soft, collapsible heel wrap—resembling neoprene—gently molds to the shape of your heel, providing a snug yet nonconstricting feel.
—Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
The table was set with slices of watermelon as well as cucumber and tomato salads, and a steamed bread called jin momo resembling Chinese bao.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
Gucci Gucci faced backlash in 2019 over a sweater that was perceived as racially insensitive and resembling blackface, Stephanie Schirru, founder of Dynamically Branded, pointed out.
—Edward Segal, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The aircraft displays prominent chine lines extending to the nose, resembling aspects of the J-20 fighter jet’s central fuselage.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 26 Dec. 2024
Turning into the entrance, waiting staff warmly welcomed us and led us up a stone path to the main building, an indoor-outdoor wooden structure resembling a giant treehouse.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
Three years on from escaping Scarlet Witch's spell that trapped the town Westview, New Jersey in an alternate dimension resembling an old TV show, Agatha enlists the help of a new coven of witches (including a game Aubrey Plaza) to take on old enemies and regain her powers.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
When the outcome was sealed, players formed a pile on the court as the coaches congratulated each other under a storm of confetti resembling snowflakes, some doing angels.
—Gary B. Graves, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
For strength, endurance and self-discipline Onyx is a stone of strength, resilience and protection, resembling Capricorn's determined and ambitious nature.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The soft, collapsible heel wrap—resembling neoprene—gently molds to the shape of your heel, providing a snug yet nonconstricting feel.
—Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
The table was set with slices of watermelon as well as cucumber and tomato salads, and a steamed bread called jin momo resembling Chinese bao.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resembling
Adjective
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Although the payments would be similar to the 2020 payments issued at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, rebates differ from stimulus checks.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
9 Aug. 2025
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While the data shows a spike in crime in these areas, citywide data shows that crime is occurring at similar rates to last year.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
9 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But privately, Musk has been critical of NASA's plans, suggesting that the Artemis Program has been moving too slowly and is too reliant on contractors who seek cost-plus government contracts and are less interested in delivering results.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
3 Jan. 2025
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Nippon Steel sharply criticized the decision in a statement on Friday, suggesting the company may take legal action.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This was a team that many in March thought had upside comparable to the Dodgers.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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There is no federal insurance comparable to FDIC coverage for bank deposits.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Daniel Stern, who played bumbling burglar Marv in Home Alone, recently reflected on filming the holiday classic, even recalling when Joe Pesci accidentally bit young Macaulay Culkin's finger while shooting one of the movie's intimidation scenes.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
21 Dec. 2024
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Infini-attention handles recent tokens like a normal transformer, remembering them and recalling them using an attention mechanism.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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This is analogous to what occurs with respect to ACIP’s recommendations for vaccines.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The process might be analogous to how amino acids spontaneously formed simple organic molecules roughly 4 billion years ago.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
27 July 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
Verb
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Panama was first to appear onto the pitch after the halftime break, looking spirited and hungry for the second half.—
Felipe Cardenas,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is looking for volunteers for its annual tree-planting event next month.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Legionella bacteria is one of the more dangerous microbes that can enter and grow in such water.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Horror could also use a win after such box office bombs as Blumhouse and Atomic Monsters’ M3GAN 2.0, which opened to only $10 million in June on its way to topping at $40 million worldwide, compared to $180 million for the first film.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Resembling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resembling. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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