as in similar
having qualities in common
alcoholism and drug addiction are cognate disorders
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Recent Examples of cognate
Remembering in daylight this sensation of awaking from a dreamworld to reality seemed cognate to the experience on the highway: the feeling of being ensorcelled and then awaking from it.
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John Crowley, Harper's Magazine, 8 Dec. 2021
The aspiring actress Nellie LaRoy (Margot Robbie) is cognate with the earlier film’s domineering, petulant, and voice-challenged silent-film diva Lina Lamont (who, in effect, gets a backstory here).
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2022
Hence his own always dubious business celebrity became cognate with the mantra of Making America Great Again.
—Kyle Edward Williams, The New Republic, 9 Dec. 2020
In their millenarian ardor and inflexible support for Israel, the neocons find themselves in a position precisely cognate to evangelical Christians—both groups of true believers trying to enact their vision through an apostate.
—Jacob Heilbrunn, The New Republic, 23 Jan. 2020
John Crowley, Harper's Magazine, 8 Dec. 2021
The aspiring actress Nellie LaRoy (Margot Robbie) is cognate with the earlier film’s domineering, petulant, and voice-challenged silent-film diva Lina Lamont (who, in effect, gets a backstory here).
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2022
Hence his own always dubious business celebrity became cognate with the mantra of Making America Great Again.
—Kyle Edward Williams, The New Republic, 9 Dec. 2020
In their millenarian ardor and inflexible support for Israel, the neocons find themselves in a position precisely cognate to evangelical Christians—both groups of true believers trying to enact their vision through an apostate.
—Jacob Heilbrunn, The New Republic, 23 Jan. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cognate
Adjective
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The company was formed to effect a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
20 Mar. 2025
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The death followed an outbreak of the highly contagious disease in West Texas; a similar outbreak has been recorded in New Mexico and cases have surfaced in other states including California, New York, and Oklahoma.—
Fortesa Latifi,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Expert regulatory economists have pointed to analogous benefits to the American economy that would stem from U.S. regulatory reform (which President Trump has made a top priority for his second term).—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The other bird has one copy of the standard and one copy of the supergene, analogous to the XY genotype.—
Donna L. Maney,
Scientific American,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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However, my private insurance is about $140 per month and is comparable to what my coverage was in the U.S.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2025
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Preparing for an economic downturn is comparable to training before a major competition.—
Jason Schenker,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Adaptability Is Key No two performances are alike because no two audiences are alike.—
Dr. Jen Donnell,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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There were also the Trump women, looking all alike onstage in Farrah Fawcett–style blonde hairdos with a little flip at the end.—
airmail.news,
airmail.news,
17 Aug. 2024
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Interest in such hobbies has remained solid, at least online.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2025
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In some jurisdictions, like California, the use of such cameras is not considered a violation of state laws.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Cognate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cognate. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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