1
as in related
having a close connection like that between family members
foxes are closely akin to dogs
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2
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
Democrats see the Medicaid cuts that are likely to be included in whatever legislation House Republicans put together as a salient line of political attack, akin to their efforts to campaign in 2018 on the GOP efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
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Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 26 Feb. 2025
The nature of the transfer portal, which is akin to college free agency, and the compensation of players through NIL has made college football roster management more closely resemble the NFL’s processes.
—Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The Atlanta Motor Speedway has undergone substantial changes after the 2021 season, transforming into a superspeedway-style track akin to Daytona and Talladega.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
This alone makes The Baldwins a concerning prospect: A brief browse through the history of families featured on these shows might suggest that choosing to be on one is akin to putting your foot in a wood chipper.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
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Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 26 Feb. 2025
The nature of the transfer portal, which is akin to college free agency, and the compensation of players through NIL has made college football roster management more closely resemble the NFL’s processes.
—Nick Baumgardner, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
The Atlanta Motor Speedway has undergone substantial changes after the 2021 season, transforming into a superspeedway-style track akin to Daytona and Talladega.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
This alone makes The Baldwins a concerning prospect: A brief browse through the history of families featured on these shows might suggest that choosing to be on one is akin to putting your foot in a wood chipper.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for akin
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Earlier this year, Congress passed the Laken Riley Act, requiring mandatory detention for immigrants accused of theft and related crimes – exactly the type of broad enforcement that advocates fear could sweep up child care workers.—
Rachel Cohen,
Vox,
4 Mar. 2025
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Normally the remote operator would handle everything, but since this vehicle wasn’t completely outfitted with all the related technology, an on-board person sat behind the wheel operating the directional signal and gear shift at Nossokoff’s command.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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That slightly positive metric ended eight consecutive quarters of comparable sales declines.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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Pew previously conducted two similar studies in 2007 and 2014 using a different methodology than the current study; some measures in the poll are not comparable to previous studies.—
Jennifer Agiesta,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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In a typical breeding pair, one bird has two copies of the standard version, analogous to the XX genotype in humans.—
Donna L. Maney,
Scientific American,
18 Feb. 2025
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For example, the ocean being an extension of our lungs, also the tides, the currents as kind of analogous to a circulatory system, circulating the nutrients around the body of the Earth, etc.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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For similar taxpayers living in the United States, the numbers are $50,000 and $75,000, respectively.—
Nana Ama Sarfo,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Though these drinks are exiting stage left, there are drinks with similar tastes and flavors that will remain.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
24 Feb. 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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The work included fitting such go-fast components as a Crower billet crankshaft, Manley titanium valves, an LSM custom camshaft, Kaase Boss cylinder heads, and a McLeod clutch and flywheel for the Tremec T56 Magnum six-speed manual transmission.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2025
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An increase in tariffs could render such imports economically unfeasible, pushing companies to either find new manufacturing bases or reconsider their product lines altogether.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Akin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/akin. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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