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
Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 4 June 2026
In experiments, mice without the GPR133 gene developed early bone loss resembling osteoporosis.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Paleontologists have documented over 100 prehistoric avian dinosaur remains buried across the region, many resembling the digestive pellets regurgitated by owls living today.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 June 2026
Occasionally, some can be light blue or silvery, resembling blue or white catfish.
—Ken Perrotte, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Platner had a tattoo resembling the Nazi Totenkopf symbol, associated with the SS and concentration-camp guards during World War II, on his chest, which has been exacerbated by his rhetoric.
—Doug Friednash, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
The result is a sentence-continuation machine that is likelier to emit sentences resembling those that a thoughtful, moral person could utter.
—Ted Chiang, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
The first is a desktop smart display resembling a compact home assistant screen.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
In a case of life imitating art, this whodunnit explores the investigation behind her disappearance, strangely resembling one of Christie’s own novels, where everyone in her life becomes a suspect, including her brother, Monty (Trevena).
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 1 June 2026
Verb
Gates and Kianni shared them on a graphic resembling a Coachella lineup, with household names like Khloé Kardashian and Alix Earle big and bold up top, and less recognizable names at the bottom.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 4 June 2026
In experiments, mice without the GPR133 gene developed early bone loss resembling osteoporosis.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Paleontologists have documented over 100 prehistoric avian dinosaur remains buried across the region, many resembling the digestive pellets regurgitated by owls living today.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 June 2026
Occasionally, some can be light blue or silvery, resembling blue or white catfish.
—Ken Perrotte, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Platner had a tattoo resembling the Nazi Totenkopf symbol, associated with the SS and concentration-camp guards during World War II, on his chest, which has been exacerbated by his rhetoric.
—Doug Friednash, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
The result is a sentence-continuation machine that is likelier to emit sentences resembling those that a thoughtful, moral person could utter.
—Ted Chiang, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026
The first is a desktop smart display resembling a compact home assistant screen.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
In a case of life imitating art, this whodunnit explores the investigation behind her disappearance, strangely resembling one of Christie’s own novels, where everyone in her life becomes a suspect, including her brother, Monty (Trevena).
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resembling
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Around the same time, Mark and Jacob Iskander, 11 and 8, were with their mother and younger sibling approaching a crosswalk at Triunfo Canyon Road.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Women approaching perimenopause, or anyone with a family history of osteoporosis, may benefit from talking to a doctor about bone density screening before a fracture forces the conversation.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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According to data from research firm Alpine Macro, Indian stocks are currently trading at 21 times forward earnings, similar to Taiwan, while South Korean equities are trading at nine times forward earnings.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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This presumably means ground operations, which could result in considerable American casualties, or infrastructure strikes, which could lead Iran to retaliate against similar targets in the Gulf.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Novo itself is beginning to generate data suggesting semaglutide may actually affect biological processes linked to aging, not just body weight.—
Madison Muller,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Footage from the recent test showed the missile being launched from fully vertical cells, indicating compatibility with shipborne vertical launch systems and suggesting potential cross-platform deployment.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Accessible rooms are available, putting this hotel head and shoulders above comparable historic properties.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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No, Love Island contestants aren’t exactly producing dialogue comparable to The Bard of Avon’s work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Check It Out, 2022, consists of an educational program on anger management that plays on a spherical red television set recalling a space helmet.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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So for now, the Tigers cling to faint hope, recalling their incredible run in the final two months of 2024.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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StubHub said the demand for Game 3 tickets at MSG is analogous to the Super Bowl.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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Despite the analogous finals matchup, some components of modern life in 2026 may look unfamiliar to the time traveler, while other scenes may strike a similar chord.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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With Alicia still feeling glum over the car ride from hell, Rosie shows up to her house with pink balloons and flowers to cheer her up.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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Platform flip-flops are having a major moment, and these Vionic High Tide sandals nail the trend without feeling overly sporty.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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But what begins as a mission soon veers into obsession and a dangerous game between two brilliant women who are more alike than either will admit.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
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The Accommodations On Mustique, no two villas are alike.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Resembling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resembling. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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