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
ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
And yet, because human judgments are also expressed through language, the model’s answers often end up resembling human answers on the surface.
—Walter Quattrociocchi, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026
In recent weeks, images of young people wearing outfits and accessories resembling animals while walking using their four limbs have gone viral on various social media platforms.
—Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 17 Feb. 2026
There's been nothing even resembling a male stripping past for me, so this was truly novel.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
The tracks here are shorter, often resembling the plangent interludes one finds studded across Boards of Canada albums, but dressed up in Western wear.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 11 Feb. 2026
Pillars are covered in layers of thatch resembling flouncy skirts.
—Lisa Grainger, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
The test opens with Atlas walking calmly across an open space, its gait closely resembling human movement.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Just don’t expect true closure or anything resembling an explanation.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
The course made for entertaining theater, resembling almost a snow park of assorted obstacles.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
And yet, because human judgments are also expressed through language, the model’s answers often end up resembling human answers on the surface.
—Walter Quattrociocchi, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026
In recent weeks, images of young people wearing outfits and accessories resembling animals while walking using their four limbs have gone viral on various social media platforms.
—Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 17 Feb. 2026
There's been nothing even resembling a male stripping past for me, so this was truly novel.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
The tracks here are shorter, often resembling the plangent interludes one finds studded across Boards of Canada albums, but dressed up in Western wear.
—Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 11 Feb. 2026
Pillars are covered in layers of thatch resembling flouncy skirts.
—Lisa Grainger, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
The test opens with Atlas walking calmly across an open space, its gait closely resembling human movement.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Just don’t expect true closure or anything resembling an explanation.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resembling
Verb
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The grainy video shows a man in a ski mask approaching Guthrie’s front door and attempting to cover her doorbell camera with a gloved hand.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Instead of approaching concept artists with vague direction, Rune Entertainment’s process is structured to deliver precise briefs rooted in narrative intent and visual logic.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Though not a comforter, this three-piece quilt set packs a similar cloud-like comfort thanks to its 100 percent cotton material that is light as a feather, wicks away moisture, and feels smooth to the touch.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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There haven’t been any similar incidents recently, Azarcon said, but the Police Department wanted to draw attention to potential risks as graduation season nears.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But in 2026, that dream may be out of reach, with recent studies suggesting that the average middle-class worker would need to save for 52 years to be classified as wealthy.—
Alexa Beck,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Across all participants, body mass index stood out as one of the strongest drivers of oral microbial variation, suggesting the microbiome of the mouth may reflect a broader metabolic state.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Regardless, a population of 213 unsheltered homeless people is comparable to, if somewhat higher than, the totals found in unincorporated areas during recent point-in-time counts, a separate method for quantifying the crisis that takes place once a year.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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The average salary of a state employee in Oklahoma is significantly lower than comparable jobs in other sectors, according to a study by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services.—
Barbara Hoberock,
Oklahoman,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Claiborne echoed that sentiment, recalling how Schlittler earned multiple promotions and burst onto the major league scene last season after making the most of his first big league camp.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Travelers with airline reservations may be nervously recalling a 43-day government shutdown that led to historic flight cancellations and long delays last year.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Not only are our religious differences analogous to relating to any kind of difference, but there is so much religious influence in American society.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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The possibility of the Justice Department releasing the emails upon Congressional order seven years later would have been an unlikely scenario for Karp to imagine, though ironically there was an analogous set of circumstances in the Gruden case.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And within the company it’s been business as usual, with few signs that anyone was feeling the heat.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Thinly sliced potatoes bake slowly in butter and cream, creating a decadent side that’s rich without ever feeling heavy.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Accommodations On Mustique, no two villas are alike.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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The rooms In the Agassiz mansion, no two rooms are alike.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Resembling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resembling. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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