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as in related
having a close connection like that between family members
foxes are closely akin to dogs
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as in like
having qualities in common
mathematics and computer programming are akin in that they both require logical thinking
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Recent Examples of akin
And more than half of those nations have a mostly unrestricted version akin to the United States' longstanding formulation, whereby nearly anyone born in that country is guaranteed access to citizenship.
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Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2025
In his first 100 hours, rather than days, the 45th and 47th commander in chief moved with deliberate velocity, immediately pardoning 1,500 of the January 6 rioters, a clemency akin to Prince Harry and the British tabloids.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
An ingenious kaleidoscope of wordplay arguably akin in style to Lewis Carroll, the book, published in 1961, was an instant hit.
—Andy Webster, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Rather than treating bitcoin as a speculative outlier, institutions are increasingly viewing it as a core portfolio asset, akin to gold in the 1970s or tech stocks in the 2000s.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2025
In his first 100 hours, rather than days, the 45th and 47th commander in chief moved with deliberate velocity, immediately pardoning 1,500 of the January 6 rioters, a clemency akin to Prince Harry and the British tabloids.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
An ingenious kaleidoscope of wordplay arguably akin in style to Lewis Carroll, the book, published in 1961, was an instant hit.
—Andy Webster, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
Rather than treating bitcoin as a speculative outlier, institutions are increasingly viewing it as a core portfolio asset, akin to gold in the 1970s or tech stocks in the 2000s.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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In a related development, Congo severed diplomatic ties with Rwanda on Saturday, accusing its neighbor of supporting the M23 insurgency, a claim Rwanda denies despite mounting evidence.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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The government alleges that the related entities were shell companies or companies that were previously operational but no longer active.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
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Buckle’s limited store count expansion to 445 locations by September 2024 (from 440 in 2021) has had a minimal impact on revenue growth, which is instead driven primarily by comparable store sales.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Mitchell, who is averaging 23.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.5 assists on 40 percent shooting from 3-point range, has comparable numbers to Garland but a much higher profile.—
Joe Vardon,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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New York’s analogous legislation targeted algorithms that recommend content to kids, presumably to reduce the allure of these platforms.—
Cal Newport,
The New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2025
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Such tests can offer a far more scientific way of checking a person's lineage, and new research suggests an analogous ancestry test for black holes.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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The post quickly drew responses from other travelers sharing similar frustrations.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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While its thousands of mini LED clusters can't provide the same contrast as MicroLED’s millions of lights, its similar potency provides the same striking brightness alongside remarkable color accuracy.—
Ryan Waniata,
WIRED,
19 Jan. 2025
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Various bills filed in Congress since Trump first announced his plans are more alike than not, but among the differences is the handling payroll taxes, including FICA, which helps fund Medicare and Social Security.—
Matthew Glowicki,
USA TODAY,
23 Dec. 2024
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Its 69 rooms and suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows and some have private landscaped terraces with wooden trellises sparkling with lights, but no two rooms are alike.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
TIME,
25 July 2024
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But Dolphins general manager Chris Grier said no such request was made.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
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And the protections shouldn't be such that someone who's incompetent is allowed to stay in a job.—
Mo Rocca,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Akin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/akin. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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