as in to feel
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 resemble
The new design turned the typical shape of a baseball bat into something more closely resembling a bowling pin.
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Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
Despite conditions that resemble a dictator’s reelection, unions have been winning a larger percentage of union certification elections — 79% in 2024 — as workers increasingly see the need for protections from corporate greed and callousness.
—Shaun Richman, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2025
Its interiors resemble a Kyoto temple and the food is prepared with remarkable precision: Sushi Noz’s tasting menu begins with five to six small plates and then goes into 12 to 14 sushi courses.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
The 63 spherical villas resemble seashells, and those hovering over the water form a ring, a striking visual signature for the hotel.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
Despite conditions that resemble a dictator’s reelection, unions have been winning a larger percentage of union certification elections — 79% in 2024 — as workers increasingly see the need for protections from corporate greed and callousness.
—Shaun Richman, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2025
Its interiors resemble a Kyoto temple and the food is prepared with remarkable precision: Sushi Noz’s tasting menu begins with five to six small plates and then goes into 12 to 14 sushi courses.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
The 63 spherical villas resemble seashells, and those hovering over the water form a ring, a striking visual signature for the hotel.
—Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resemble
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Many individuals feel too stressed or busy will avoid treating themselves, according to a study by Cornell SC Johnson College of Business published in the Journal of Consumer Research.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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By getting a sneak peek at the course, McIlroy aims to feel more relaxed and focused during the tournament week.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Meantime, hopes for a China- U.S. trade deal resurfaced after the American president suggested on Thursday that duties on Chinese imports may have peaked.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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On Tuesday, reports from China suggested that the country was mulling a ban or a reduction on the number of Hollywood films.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Andor star Diego Luna recently recalled that Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) director Gareth Edwards originally pitched him on the film by comparing his vision to Cuarón’s Y tu mamá también (2001), which starred a young Luna.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Similarly, Kim Kiyosaki, an entrepreneur and the co-founder of the Rich Dad Company, recalled being fired from her first job at an ad agency.—
Jaime Catmull, Contributor,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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An initial investigation showed the pickup truck and bicyclist were westbound on CR 600 N approaching CR 450 E along the Washington Township/Jackson Township line.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Characterized by embracing your natural shape and texture—imperfections and all—the trend is a fitting one for 2025, as the year already seems to be celebrating a distinct come-as-you-are vibe as far as beauty goes.—
Dulce Moncada,
Glamour,
7 Apr. 2025
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The odometer-like graphic seems to resonate with everyday readers.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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Both feature an Annunciation, in which an angel appears and announces that Mary, a virgin who is engaged to Joseph, is to have a son by God.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2025
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Khalil is due to appear before an immigration judge for a removal proceeding on April 8.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2025
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The seasonal beach community off South Carolina is usually a place to work on your swing, but here looked more like Davos for the owners box crowd.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Baty ended the day with an OPS of .259 in 27 plate appearances that included him looking at a borderline called third strike after committing his critical error in the field.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Resemble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resemble. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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