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
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
24 June 2026
That is the moment physical AI stops resembling traditional automation and starts behaving like software.
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Robert J. Szczerba,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
This solution is a clunky eyesore; resembling a cushion, gym mat and tarp meshed into one.
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Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Witnesses described the suspect as resembling Justin Bieber, according to the Hayward Police Department.
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Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
Holiday-like celebrations (Pride Month), rainbow flags, public affirmations, government recognition, and expectations of participation/acceptance all serve as functions resembling religious practices.
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Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
The image showed the bag — complete with a luggage tag resembling a ranch dressing bottle — placed in an airport security screening bin along with other travel essentials.
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Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Also, souvenir shirts and fridge magnets from the dollar store; a supermarket haul of snacks—Pringles, Oreos, Pineapple Lumps, Ferrero Rochers, and stacked and taped Whittaker’s chocolate blocks resembling gold bricks.
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Joseph Trinidad,
Longreads,
16 June 2026
Equally strong were delicate fish dumplings resembling oversized tortellini, served beneath a bright curry sauce.
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Arion McNicoll,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
Verb
It was originally built as a private cabin resembling a ship in the 1970s but had fallen into disrepair, which led her to christen the property the Shipwreck.
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Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
24 June 2026
That is the moment physical AI stops resembling traditional automation and starts behaving like software.
—
Robert J. Szczerba,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
This solution is a clunky eyesore; resembling a cushion, gym mat and tarp meshed into one.
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Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Witnesses described the suspect as resembling Justin Bieber, according to the Hayward Police Department.
—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
Holiday-like celebrations (Pride Month), rainbow flags, public affirmations, government recognition, and expectations of participation/acceptance all serve as functions resembling religious practices.
—
Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
The image showed the bag — complete with a luggage tag resembling a ranch dressing bottle — placed in an airport security screening bin along with other travel essentials.
—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Also, souvenir shirts and fridge magnets from the dollar store; a supermarket haul of snacks—Pringles, Oreos, Pineapple Lumps, Ferrero Rochers, and stacked and taped Whittaker’s chocolate blocks resembling gold bricks.
—
Joseph Trinidad,
Longreads,
16 June 2026
Equally strong were delicate fish dumplings resembling oversized tortellini, served beneath a bright curry sauce.
—
Arion McNicoll,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resembling
Adjective
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In March, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors adopted a similar ordinance, charging violators per firework instead of per incident.
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The high court issued similar rulings last year that allowed the administration to revoke the legal protection for Venezuelans.
Verb
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Democrats offered the legislation, which failed on a party-line vote, ahead of a fast-approaching July 1 deadline, when the borrowing limits will take effect for Americans nationwide.
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With America’s 250th anniversary approaching, Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha said Democrats are busy sulking while the country prepares to celebrate the nation’s history and achievements.
Adjective
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While RVing can save money on food, the total cost can be comparable to other road trips.
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Developed in partnership with the University of Bremen, the wheels were originally heavier and narrower than comparable conventional pneumatic wheels.
Verb
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This revelation sparks questions about a potential double standard by MLB, suggesting a stricter enforcement of uniform policies now that the issue has garnered national attention, compared to Kershaw's similar past actions.
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The 2024 study, published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine, is among a growing amount of human and animal research suggesting plastics pose health hazards that only now are coming into focus.
Adjective
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To some investors, the current moment is analogous to the dotcom bubble of the late 1990s.
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The four-year ban is analogous with the maximum punishment for intentional doping.
Verb
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The instance allegedly occurred after a group of male models was invited to the contestants' temporary apartment in Italy, with Sullivan recalling that large amounts of alcohol were consumed at the small party inside the dwelling.
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More than 30 years later, Mattox still beamed with pride when recalling his first harness racing win, around 1992.
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.
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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.
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The relaxed silhouette has the same easygoing feel, and the floral print adds personality without feeling unwearable.
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The bias cut drapes smoothly, and the mocha dot print (my favorite option) adds a subtle statement without feeling too loud.
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“Resembling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resembling. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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