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verb

present participle of resemble
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
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
  • Click on an individual game or event to see similar options for that specific game.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
  • Using too much detergent can also have a similar result, leaving behind a residue that causes stiff fibers and reduced absorbency.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • Must-read: The FT has a lengthy feature on how climate change is causing a systemic crisis in the property insurance business on a scale comparable to the 2008 financial crisis.
    Diane Brady, Fortune, 26 June 2025
  • In fact, this valuation is roughly comparable to that of its competitor SoFi, which was profitable last year and has demonstrated a quicker customer growth rate.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • Tesla is recalling nearly 700,000 vehicles due to a problem with the warning light on the tire pressure monitoring system.
    Max Hauptman, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Lawsuits challenging Trump administration cuts in grant funding by other agencies, such as the Department Health and Human Services, have made analogous arguments.
    Noah Feldman, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Mycelium is analogous to the roots of a plant (although mushrooms are fungi, not plants).
    Skye Chilton, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
Adjective
  • Why Open Networks Make Sense Supply chains are deeply complex, and no two systems are alike.
    Shekar Natarajan, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Adaptability Is Key No two performances are alike because no two audiences are alike.
    Dr. Jen Donnell, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society is looking for volunteers for its annual tree-planting event next month.
    Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Italy wing-back Giovanni Di Lorenzo (No 22) started the inquest, pointing with his right arm and looking in the direction of his central-defender team-mate Alessandro Bastoni.
    Stuart James, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • For centuries, explorers relied on such vantage points to map their surroundings.
    Ben Verghese, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Google signed a deal to buy power generated through nuclear fusion, only the second such agreement to use the as-yet-unviable technology.
    Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 1 July 2025

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“Resembling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resembling. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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